Nintendo of America

Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite - Frequently Asked Questions

 

• Overview
• Security/Privacy
• Your Nintendo Wi-Fi ID and My Nintendo Profile
• Online Activity
• Hotspots
• Nintendo Wi-Fi Router Setup
• Friends
• Questions about the Nintendowifi.com Gaming Hub

 

Overview   Does it cost anything to play online with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection? How do I know if a game is Wi-Fi compatible? How can I find out about upcoming Wi-Fi games? What do I need to set up a wireless connection with the DS? How do I know if my router is compatible with the Nintendo WFC? What happens when I share Wi-Fi games with a friend for use on another Nintendo DS? Do I have to buy the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector? Will I be able to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection if I have a Macintosh?

 

 

 

 

Security/Privacy   How can I protect my privacy when playing with others online? Does the Nintendo WFC affect the security of my wireless network? I don't want to change the security settings on my router. Do I have any other options? Firewall compatibility

 

 

 

 

Your Nintendo Wi-Fi ID and My Nintendo Profile   How do I link my Nintendo WFC ID with my My Nintendo account? Why should I tie my Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID to the My Nintendo profile? When I try to link my ID, I get the message, 'You must change your permission settings before you can link your ID.' Where do I find my Nintendo WFC ID? Where do I input the auto-generated nickname? I tried to link my ID to my profile and it didn't work. Where do I find the WiFi connection ID for my Wii console?

 

 

 

 

Online Activity   Can I see my high scores and other information posted anywhere? How do I upload high scores and other information? Can I chat online? Can I choose who I play with/against by location? Will performance of the game be any different online versus offline play? Are there any plans for a national/international tournament online? How do I play with other people online? (Automatch, Friend) How do I get my name to appear in the 'Now Online' area of the Gaming Hub?

 

 

 

 

Hotspots   What is a Hotspot? How do I find a Hotspot near me? What do I need to do to play at a Hotspot?

 

 

 

 

Nintendo Wi-Fi Router Setup   I don't own a wireless router, help me find one! I don't want to set up a wireless router, can I still play online? Supported routers and router settings

 

 

 

 

Friends   What is a Friend Code and why do I need one? Why do I have to enter a Friend Code for every game? Do I have to have a Friend Code(s) to play online? If I get a new Nintendo DS or DS Lite, can I transfer my connection ID and Friend Codes without having to re-enter them?

 

 

 

 

Questions about the Nintendowifi.com Gaming Hub   How do you determine what content or stats are displayed for each game? How often are Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection stats updated? How can I view my own individual stats? How long after I play will it take my most recent stats to appear on Nintendowifi.com? Can I see how I stack up against other players? All the statistics in the Gaming Hub are blank or displayed with a '0'. How can I play against one of the top-ranked players listed on the Gaming Hub? Will stats for multiplayer matches I played offline (LAN) appear when I play online?