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How to Use the Internet Connection Test

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Steps for how to test your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console's Internet connection.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
  • An Internet connection

Complete these steps

  • Nintendo Switch 2 console
    1. From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon.System Settings highlighted on the Nintendo Switch 2 HOME Menu screen
    2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select Internet.Internet is selected on the System Settings menu on the Nintendo Switch 2
    3. Select Test Connection.
      • The test will begin immediately after selecting this option.
      • A message will appear stating if the test was successful, with the results listed below.
        • Connection Name

          The name you have given the Internet connection, within the connection settings. If you have not named the connection - will be displayed.

        • SSID

          The SSID of the wireless network you are connecting to.

        • Internet Connection

          The result of an Internet connectivity test. If Success is displayed, it indicates the console was able to connect with Nintendo's services.

        • Global IP Address

          The global IP address of the network you are using.

        • NAT Type

          The results of a NAT test for the network you are connecting to. This will range from A (best for peer-to-peer communication) to F (unable to complete peer-to-peer communication).

        • Download Speed

          The speed at which data was sent to you over the network you are connecting to.

        • Upload Speed

          The speed at which data was sent from you over the network you are connecting to.

  • Nintendo Switch console
    1. From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon.System Settings highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu screen
    2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select Internet.Internet is selected on the System Settings menu on the Nintendo Switch
    3. Select Test Connection.
      • The test will begin immediately after selecting this option.
      • A message will appear stating if the test was successful, with the results listed below.
        • Connection Name

          The name you have given the Internet connection, within the connection settings. If you have not named the connection - will be displayed.

        • SSID

          The SSID of the wireless network you are connecting to.

        • Internet Connection

          The result of an Internet connectivity test. If Success is displayed, it indicates the console was able to connect with Nintendo's services.

        • Global IP Address

          The global IP address of the network you are using.

        • NAT Type

          The results of a NAT test for the network you are connecting to. This will range from A (best for peer-to-peer communication) to F (unable to complete peer-to-peer communication).

        • Download Speed

          The speed at which data was sent to you over the network you are connecting to.

        • Upload Speed

          The speed at which data was sent from you over the network you are connecting to.

Additional information

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles have a feature within System Settings which allows you to test your active Internet connection.
  • You can use this feature to help troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues which may be caused by the network environment.

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