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How to Connect a Nintendo 3DS Family System to the Internet

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to set up a new Internet connection.

Note: A highspeed Internet connection and wireless router are required to connect online.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME menu, tap on the System Settings icon.
    System Settings highlighted on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu Screen
  2. Tap Internet Settings.
    Internet Settings option highlighted on the System Settings Menu screen
  3. Tap Connection Settings.
    Connection Settings option highlighted on the Internet Settings Menu screen
  4. Tap the New Connection option.
    New Connection highlighted on the Connection Settings Menu screen
  5. Tap Manual Setup when the prompt asks if you would like help with the Internet connection setup.
    Manual Setup option highlighted on the Prompt Pop Up
  6. Tap Search for an Access Point.
    Search for an Access Point highlighted on the Connection Settings Manual Setup screen
  7. Once the search has completed, locate and tap the name of your wireless access point.
    Wireless Access Point List
  8. When prompted, use the keyboard that appears on the lower screen to enter your security key and tap OK when finished. If you are not prompted to enter a security key, skip to the next step.
    OK highlighted on the keyboard screen
  9. Tap OK to save your settings.
    OK highlighted for the confirmation of saving the access point
  10. Tap OK again to begin a connection test.
    OK highlighted for the confirmatin of the connection test to be performed

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