How to Use WiFi in a Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite enables players to connect to friends and strangers with the handheld unit. Players can connect over a Wi-Fi connection to play against each other, swap items in role playing games, or in some cases even chat online. Taking advantage of your Nintendo DS's Wi-Fi capability is fairly simple by using a relatively easy setup process. Options in Wi-Fi gaming will depend heavily on the game itself, with some Wi-Fi games limiting players to friend lists or randomized gameplay.
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Instructions
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Use your stylus to enter the settings by tapping the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings" icon on your DS Lite start screen.
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Tap one of the three connection boxes with your stylus (such as "Connection 1").
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Select the box labeled "Search for an Access Point" by tapping it with your stylus.
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Wait for the Nintendo DS to locate your Wi-Fi connection.
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Discern whether or not your connection is secured. Check the icon next to your Wi-Fi connection, with an open blue lock icon signifying an unsecured connection, a closed red lock icon signifying a connection with WEP security, and a gray closed lock signifying a connection that is current incompatible with the Nintendo DS Lite device.
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Form a Wi-Fi connection. Tap on the name of your wireless connection. Wait for blue-icon connections to instantly form and type in the wireless router key for red connections when prompted.
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Play online. Check capabilities by identifying Wi-Fi enabled games (indicated on the packaging with the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection" circular logo). Opt to use your connection to swap items and play against friends or randomized Nintendo gamers in multiplayer modes when prompted by the game.
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Tips & Warnings
If your wireless access point does not display in Step 5, move the DS closer to the wireless router and ensure broadcast settings are enabled on the router. If you receive a gray locked icon indicating incompatibility in Step 5, change your wireless router settings to enable WEP security.
