Description:

Step by step instructions on how to connect the Nintendo Wii to the internet using a wireless connection.

What to do:

1. Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button.



2. Select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu.



3. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet."



4. Select "Connection Settings."



5. Select "Connection 1: None."

• If you do not have an empty connection slot, you will need to clear a slot. (How To)



6. Click on "Wireless Connection," then click "Search for an Access Point."



7. Select "OK." The Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds.



8. Select the wireless network that is yours.

(If you're not sure which is yours, or you don't see any wireless networks,
click here.)

Asked to enter a security key?
If you are prompted to "Enter the Password or Key," then the wireless network you are trying to connect to has wireless security turned on. You will need to type in your security key or password and select "OK."

(If you don't know your Network Security Key, click here.)



9. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes."

• The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network. When the test is completed, you should see the following screen:



As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored.

• If the connection test succeeds, then your Wii is now connected to the internet. Click here to find out what's next!
• If the connection test was not successful, you will receive an error code.

• Error Code 51330 or 52130: This means the security code you entered into the Wii is not the same one your router is set to. Look in your router's settings and try again. Please refer to step eight (8) above for more information.
• All other error codes: Try our error code troubleshooting where we have detailed information on many common error codes. (You can ignore any "Wii Support Code" you receive on a connection test.)

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to review the User Agreements.

Important Note!

The User Agreements must be read and agreed to in order to use any of the Wii console's online features such as the Wii Shop Channel.

What to do:

1. Access System Settings. (How To)
2. Click the blue arrow on the right to access Wii System Settings 2.
3. Select "Internet" and "User Agreements."
4. Select "Yes" and "Next" to review the User Agreements.

• The Wii console must connect to the internet to retrieve the User Agreements.

5. Select "I Accept" if you agree to the User Agreement.

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Unable to Connect to the Internet

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to connect the Wii console online with "Search for an Access Point."

What to do:

1. Select "Search for an Access Point."



2. After a moment you will be asked to "Choose an access point you want to connect to." Select "OK" and the Wii console will display any wireless access points it finds.



3. Pick the access point for your router. You should see your access point listed with a green signal strength icon. (Seeing a yellow or red signal strength indicator? Click here for more info.)
• If you see your access point listed with a gold, lock icon, click here
• If you see your access point listed with a gray, unlocked icon, click here
• If your access point is not displayed, click here for tips on what you can do.

(For more information on what these icons mean, including how to improve signal strength, please click here).

Information:

Manual Setup is for those users who have a unique home network setup (typically when the DHCP server is turned off). Most people will not need to use this process. Only those who need to specify their primary and secondary DNS, or have a static IP address assigned to their wireless devices should need to use this setup. Unless you know you need this option it is highly recommended that you try the "Search for an Access Point" first. If you haven't tried this yet, click here.

Otherwise, we'll walk you through the Manual Setup process. If you need help finding the information for your specific router, click here and select your router.

Note: During the manual setup, we will be using several terms such as IP Address, Default Gateway, and Subnet Masks - if these terms are foreign to you, please use the online glossary for further assistance.

What to do:

1. Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button.



2. Select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu.



3. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet."



4. Select "Connection Settings."



5. Select "Connection 1: None." If a connection has already been established, you will need to erase the Connection Setting. (How To)



6. Select "Wireless Connection."



7. Select "Manual Setup."



8. If you know it, enter the name of your wireless network. If not, click here to get help locating it.



9. Next, you will choose the security option (if any) on your router.



10. Now, you will need to enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. This information is found on your PC. Follow these steps to find it:

 

Windows Users:

1. Hold down the Windows button, and press "R".
2. The run command prompts box will appear. In this window, type in "CMD" and hit enter.



3. On this black screen (command prompt), type "ipconfig/all" and hit enter.
4. With this information, we can complete our manual setup.

 

Mac Users:

1. Access your System Preferences.
2. Select Internet and Network.
3. Then, click the Network icon (small glob). The following screen should appear:



4. With this information, we can complete your Manual Setup.

 

11. On the "Auto-Obtain IP Address" screen, click "No," then "Advanced Settings."



IP Address: Take the IP Address in the command prompt and add 10 to the last subset of numbers. (Example: 192.168.0.1 would need to be entered in the Wii Console as 192.168.0.11)

Subnet Mask: Enter the information exactly as it appears on the command prompt.

Default Gateway: Enter the information exactly as it appears on the command prompt.

12. On the screen for "Auto-Obtain DNS," choose "No," then "Advanced Settings."



• On the command prompt, you may have one or several DNS servers listed. The top number listed should be entered in your Wii console as your primary DNS server. The second number can be entered as your secondary DNS server. (You can disregard any additional DNS servers listed.)

Note: If you only have one DNS server listed, you can enter that as your primary DNS server and leave your secondary DNS server blank.

13. Most people won't connect through a proxy server. Proxy servers are typically found in areas that have many Internet connections, such as office buildings, dormitories, etc. If you need to use this type of connection, choose "Use," then "Advanced Settings" to enter the unique information for your proxy server (contact your network administrator for this information). If you don't need to use this feature, choose "Don't Use" to continue.



14. The last screen will list the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value. It's recommended that you do not change this number.



15. Select "Save" and you will be prompted to run the connection test. When the test is completed, you should see the following screen:



As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored.

• If the connection test succeeds, then your Wii is now connected to the internet. Click here to find out what's next!
• If the connection test was not successful, you will receive an error code.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to identify a wireless router.

What to do:

• Brand and model - Find the brand name and model number on the device. Once you have those, check out our wireless router pages. If it's listed, then it's a wireless router!
• Antenna - Wireless routers often have some type of broadcast antenna. If the device doesn't have one, then it may be a wired router or a modem.
• Number of ports - In most cases a router will have four or more ports on the back. If the device has three or fewer ports, it is likely a modem and not a wireless router.
• Wi-Fi indicator light - Most wireless routers will have a Wi-Fi indicator light that blinks when it is broadcasting a signal.
• Search for it online - You can try searching online for the brand name and model number of your device. The search results may indicate if the device is a wireless router or not.