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Error Message: Unable to Connect to This Access Point Using Current Settings

Nintendo DSi

The information in this article can help you when you're trying to connect to the Internet, and a message directs you to use Advanced Setup.

Note: This message indicates that your wireless network is secured with a WPA security key. In order to connect using WPA, you will need to access the Advanced Setup.

Complete these steps

  1. If the message is still on the screen, tap OK to return to the access point search page, and tap Back twice.
  2. Select Advanced Setup.
    Advanced Setup selected within the Connection Settings screen
  3. Delete any existing connections.
  4. Select an empty connection file.
    Connection 4, set for None, selected within the Internet screen
  5. Select Search for an Access Point.
    Search for an Access Point option selected within the empty connection file
  6. Select your access point from the list.
  7. Select OK three times to test the connection.
    • Once the Nintendo DSi runs the connection test, you should see the following screen:
      Connection test successful popup message displayed when your Nintendo DSI is connected online
      As long as you see Connection test successful, the support code does not matter and can be ignored.
  8. The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DSi is now connected online. Find out what's next!

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