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Nintendo 3DS: Connect to the Internet

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  1. How to Disable Wireless Communication on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to turn off wireless communication. Complete these steps For the original Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL Push up on the Wireless switch located on the right side of the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL. Verify that the Wireless LED is... KA ID: 253 Meta-Answer ID: 253

  2. How to Set up an Internet Connection on Nintendo Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to set up an Internet connection on your Nintendo system. Connect to the Internet Below are links to directions that will walk you through connecting your system online for the first time. Select the system you are using to find the appropriate steps. Be... KA ID: 10749 Meta-Answer ID: 10748

  3. How to Connect a Nintendo 3DS Family System to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

     In this article, you'll learn how to connect online using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Note Certain routers support the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" function, which allows you to quickly and easily configure the wireless devices you wish to connect to your router. To determine if your... KA ID: 16007 Meta-Answer ID: 15950

  4. Internet Connection Test on Nintendo 3DS Hangs, Freezes, or Continues Indefinitely

     The information in this article can help you when a connection test continues indefinitely and you're unable to complete the Internet connection setup process. Note This may be the result of the following: An unresponsive router or modem. An incorrect entry within the Internet Settings A poor wireless environment, caused by a weak signal strength or... KA ID: 17417 Meta-Answer ID: 17365

  5. How to View and Accept the End-User License Agreement on Nintendo 3DS Family

     In this article, you'll learn how to accept the Nintendo 3DS user agreements. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, highlight and tap the System Settings Icon. Tap Internet Settings. Tap Other Information. Tap User Agreement. If the next 3 steps are unavailable, the User... KA ID: 125 Meta-Answer ID: 125

  6. What Do I Need to Connect Online?

     Updated What you need to connect to the Internet: A broadband Internet connection (Cable, DSL, FIOS). Many services work best when using an Internet connection with speeds of 1Mbps or more. Cellular (e.g.3G... KA ID: 497 Meta-Answer ID: 497

  7. Error Message: The Data You Entered Is Incorrect

     The information in this article can help you when the wireless password entered isn't a valid wireless password. What to do Review your network's wireless password and try again. If your wireless password contains special characters (non-alphanumeric), try entering these by pressing the up arrow on the ABC... KA ID: 690 Meta-Answer ID: 690

  8. Game Card Wireless Security Compatibility

     In this article, you'll learn about security compatibility for connecting Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS games online. Note The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which provides certain online functionality for many Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software titles, has been discontinued. The ability to play games over... KA ID: 677 Meta-Answer ID: 677

  9. Looking for Information or Help with Pokémon X & Pokémon Y?

     Note: As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS family software. What do you need assistance with? For game play questions... KA ID: 2267 Meta-Answer ID: 2266
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