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How to Connect a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL System to the Internet

Nintendo DSi

In this article, you'll learn how to set up a Nintendo DSi connection by searching for an access point using the Advanced Setup option.

Complete these steps

  1. From the Nintendo DSi Menu, tap on the System settings (wrench) icon.
    System Settings icon selected on the Nintendo DSi Menu
  2. Tap the right arrow twice and then tap on Internet.
    Internet option selected within System Settings
  3. Tap Connection Settings.
    Connection Settings option selected within the Internet screen
  4. Tap on Advanced Setup.
    Advanced Setup selected within the Connection Settings screen
  5. Tap on an empty connection file (connection 4,5, or 6).
  6. Click on Search for an Access Point.
    Search for an Access Point selected within an empty connection file
  7. The Nintendo DSi will search for any wireless networks within range. Once it is finished searching, it will display the names of all the wireless networks it finds.
  8. Tap on the name of your wireless router or access point.
  9. If prompted, use the keyboard on the bottom screen to enter the password for your wireless router or access point.
    This access point is secure, WEP displayed when a password is required for the wireless router or access point
  10. Tap OK, Save Settings, and then Yes. The Nintendo DSi will perform a connection test.
    • As long as you see Connection test successful, the support code does not matter and can be ignored.
    Connection test successful popup message displayed when your Nintendo DSi is connected online

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