A broadband Internet connection and wireless router are required. Follow the steps below to get connected.

1. With an online-capable game inserted into your Nintendo DS, turn on your system and access the game's main menu.
2. Access the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection settings. (These settings are typically found by selecting "Nintendo WFC" from the game's main menu. For detailed directions, consult the manual for the game.)
3. At the Setup screen, tap "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings."
   
4. Tap "Connection 1 None."
   
   
   (Don't see "None" for Connection 1? To ensure any existing settings don't interfere with getting connected, tap the button, then choose "Clear Settings.")
5. Click on "Search for an Access Point."
   
6. The Nintendo DS 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.

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

7. What to do next will depend on the "lock" icon you see next to your network on the Nintendo DS.

Click the image below that matches the lock icon you see on the screen of your Nintendo DS.

9. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Nintendo DS will run a connection test with your wireless router.

• The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DS is now connected online and you can enjoy the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the game!
• The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
  • Error Code 51300: This means the security code or network name entered into the Nintendo DS is not the same one the router is set to. To reach your connection settings, click "back" on the error code screen. Make sure to pay extra attention to the security key you find in your router's settings and enter it exactly as it appears (the key is case sensitive).
  • All other error codes: Try our error code lookup where we have detailed information on many common error codes.