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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?