How to Connect a DSi or 3DS to the Internet

Go to the System Settings menu., Find the button which says Internet, and tap it. , Tap one of the three connection menus (1, 2 or 3)., Tap 'Search for an Access Point'., When access points are found, they will appear on the screen as a list., If...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Go to the System Settings menu.

    Some Internet access points have security features enabled which render them inaccessible from your DS unless you use Advanced Setup.

    These access points will have a grey padlock next to their names.

    To connect to one of these access points, tap Advanced setup and choose a connection file (4, 5 or 6). , Your DS will search for nearby Internet access points. , Tap the name of the access point you want to connect to.

    If your access point is not shown, move closer to it and try again. ,, Once the connection test completes successfully, you will now be able to connect your DS to the Internet.
  2. Step 2: Find the button which says Internet

  3. Step 3: and tap it.

  4. Step 4: Tap one of the three connection menus (1

  5. Step 5: 2 or 3).

  6. Step 6: Tap 'Search for an Access Point'.

  7. Step 7: When access points are found

  8. Step 8: they will appear on the screen as a list.

  9. Step 9: If your access point is secured by a WEP key

  10. Step 10: type in the WEP key and proceed to the connection test.

  11. Step 11: Test the connection.

Detailed Guide

Some Internet access points have security features enabled which render them inaccessible from your DS unless you use Advanced Setup.

These access points will have a grey padlock next to their names.

To connect to one of these access points, tap Advanced setup and choose a connection file (4, 5 or 6). , Your DS will search for nearby Internet access points. , Tap the name of the access point you want to connect to.

If your access point is not shown, move closer to it and try again. ,, Once the connection test completes successfully, you will now be able to connect your DS to the Internet.

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