How Do I Get Online With Nintendo DS?

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows you to get online with a Nintendo DS.

The Nintendo DS is capable of browsing the Web, downloading games and applications, and playing games online. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC) is Nintendo's wireless service and is what makes this all possible. With Nintendo WFC, getting online with a Nintendo DS is both simple and free.

Things You'll Need

• Wi-Fi-compatible Nintendo DS game
• Broadband Internet connection
• Wireless router

Instructions

1. Insert a Wi-Fi-compatible game into your Nintendo DS (see Resources for a list of these games).

2. Access the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings" area within the game. If you cannot locate this option, refer to your game's instruction manual.

3. Tap on one of the available connection slots. You will be taken to the "Settings" screen for that connection slot.

4. Choose the "Search for an Access Point" option. Your Nintendo DS will display a list of nearby wireless access points. Each access point on the list will have a colored padlock icon next to its name. If the padlock is blue, the access point is not secured. If the padlock is red, the access point is protected by WEP security and requires a key. If the padlock is grey, the access point's security settings are not compatible with your Nintendo DS--and cannot be used to connect to Nintendo WFC.

5. Select an access point with a blue or red padlock. If you select an access point with a blue padlock, your Nintendo DS will attempt to immediately establish a connection. If you select an access point with a red padlock, you must first enter the WEP key before your Nintendo DS establishes a connection.

6. Exit out to your game's main menu. Your Nintendo DS is now online and ready to take advantage of Nintendo WFC.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also get online with a Nintendo DS using a public wireless hotspot. Note, however, you cannot use a hotspot that requires a fee, Web-based login process or user agreement in order to connect.

References

• Nintendo: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Resources

• Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Games List