How to Create an Internet Connection by Entering the SSID and Password
Wii & Wii mini
In this article, you'll learn how to manually set up an Internet connection by entering the network SSID and password.
Complete these steps
- Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the Wii button.
- Select Wii Settings to access the Wii System Settings menu.
- Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select Internet.
- Select Connection Settings.
- Select Connection 1: None. (If a connection has already been established, you will need to erase the Connection Setting.)
- Select Wireless Connection.
- Select Manual Setup.
- If you know it, enter the name of your wireless network. If not, you will need to locate the SSID.
- Next, you will choose security type (if any) and enter your wireless password. If you forgot it, you will need to recover the password.
- Select Save and you will be prompted to run the connection test. When the test is completed, you should see the following screen:
- As long as you see The connection test was successful, the Wii Support Code does not matter and can be ignored.
- If the connection test succeeds, then your Wii is now connected to the internet.
