How to connect your Nintendo Wii™ to the wireless network

Connecting your Nintendo Wii™ to the Internet allows you to play with other players online and access online services, such as the Nintendo eShop.
 

Before you begin, go through the following checklist:
 

  • Ensure that your router is connected to the Internet and that the SSID Broadcast feature of your router has been enabled.
  • Take note of your wireless network name (SSID) and password.
  • Check the network mode of your router. The Nintendo Wii™ is only compatible with Mixed -B/-G or Wireless-B only network modes. If your wireless network is not detected by the console, you may need to switch network modes.


Connecting your Nintendo Wii™ to a wireless network
 

1. Select the Wii icon on the Wii™ menu.

NOTE:  Use the remote control of the Wii™ to navigate the Wii™ menu and settings.

 

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2. Select Wii Settings.
 

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3. Select the right arrow, then the Internet button.
 

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4. Select Connection Settings.
 

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5. Select any of the empty connections.
 

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NOTE: If all your connections are full, select any used connection then select Clear Settings > Yes.


6. Select Wireless Connection > Search for an Access Point.

 

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7. Select your wireless network name (SSID) from the list. If your network is secured, enter the password for your wireless network then choose OK.

 

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NOTE:  WPA keys are case-sensitive (abc is different from ABC). WEP keys are hexadecimal (0-9 and a-f) characters and are not case-sensitive.


8. Save your settings, then choose Yes.
 

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The Wii™ will then perform a connection test. If the connection test succeeds, you should now be connected to the Internet.

If you are unable to connect, double-check your Internet connectivity, your SSID, and your wireless password.

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