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How to Connect Wii to Internet

Pairing your Wii console with a high-speed Internet connection opens up a wide variety of extra features. You can play against friends online, download games directly to your Wii and stream movies through third-party services. Connecting to a wireless signal requires no additional equipment. However, if you need to establish a wired connection, you will need a Wii LAN adapter. You can find this adapter through most retailers that sell Wii accessories.

Things You'll Need

  • Wii LAN adapter (wired connection)
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Instructions

  1. Wireless Connection

    • 1

      Navigate the pointer on your Wiimote to the "Wii" button in the bottom, left of the main menu and hit "1" to open the Wii menu.

    • 2

      Hover over "Wii" settings and hit "1."

    • 3

      Highlight the arrow icon on the right of the screen and hit "1" twice to scroll through the settings options. From this menu, highlight "Internet" and hit "1."

    • 4

      Highlight and click on the first connection box.

    • 5

      Choose to set up a wireless connection.

    • 6

      Select the option to search for an access point. Choose your wireless signal from the list provided and hit "1."

    • 7

      Enter your security key if your connection is password-protected. Select "OK," then save your settings to finalize the wireless connection.

    Wired Connection

    • 8

      Turn off your wireless router and Wii console before setting up a wired connection.

    • 9

      Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into any of the LAN ports on the back of your router. Insert the other end of the cable into the Wii LAN adapter.

    • 10

      Plug the USB end of the adapter into the back of your Wii.

    • 11

      Turn on your console and choose the Wii button in the main menu. Scroll over two menus to the right, then select "Internet."

    • 12

      Choose the first empty connection spot, then select "Wired Connection." Hit "OK" after the connection test completes. Keep your Wii connected to your router at all times to access online content.

Tips & Warnings

  • Refer to your wireless router's manual if you do not know your security key.

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