How to Connect the Nintendo Wii to Wi–Fi

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Power on your Nintendo Wii console and press the “A” button on your Wii remote.

   This will bring up the Wii main menu. ,, This will access page two of Wii System Settings.,, If all connection slots are being used, select the connection slot you want cleared, then select “Clear settings.” Your Wii cannot connect to Wi-Fi unless you use an empty connection slot. ,,, If you do not know the network password, try contacting the network administrator, enter the value displayed next to “security key” on your router, or contact the router’s manufacturer to obtain the default password. , This will save your wireless network settings and test the Internet connection., Your Wii will now be connected to the Wi-Fi network selected., These errors mean the router security code you’ve entered is incorrect., Powercycling the router can help refresh the network connection, whereas resetting your router will restore the router’s default factory settings and reset its username and password.
   
   Most brands of routers can be reset by pressing the “Reset” button on the front, back, or side of your router., Certain applications and behaviors, such as downloading large files, may interfere with your being able to connect the Wii to Wi-Fi., In many cases, metal objects such as filing cabinets and electronic devices such as cordless phones can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal., Nintendo will guide you through additional troubleshooting, and may walk you through changing additional settings on the console.
   
   Nintendo’s customer support team is available between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
   
   Pacific Time, seven days per week.
   
   Alternately, navigate to Nintendo’s chat service at http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/assets/chat/chatPop.jsp?type=wifi&system=Wii&data1=, and fill out the required fields to chat with an agent from Nintendo.
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   Step 2: Select the “Wii” button located in the lower left corner of the screen

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   Step 3: then select “Wii Settings.”

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   Step 4: Select the arrow displayed on the right side of your screen.

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   Step 5: Select “Internet

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   Step 6: ” then select “Connection Settings.”

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   Step 7: Select “Connection 1: None

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   Step 8: ” or another empty connection slot.

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   Step 9: Select “Wireless Connection

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    Step 10: ” then select “Search for an Access Point.”

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    Step 11: Select “OK.” Your Wii will scan for all nearby Wi-Fi networks

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    Step 12: and display the list of networks on-screen.

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    Step 13: Select the wireless network to which you want to connect

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    Step 14: then enter the network password or security key

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    Step 15: if applicable.

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    Step 16: Select “OK” three times at each subsequent prompt.

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    Step 17: Select “Yes” when your Wii displays a message saying the connection test was successful.

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    Step 18: Try re-entering the router’s security code if you receive error codes 51330 or 52130 after testing the Internet connection.

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    Step 19: Try powercycling or resetting your Wi-Fi router if your Wii is still unable to connect to the Internet after entering the correct security code.

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    Step 20: Close out applications or shut down devices that may be using an excessive amount of bandwidth on your network if your Wii is unable to connect to the Internet or experiences slowness.

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    Step 21: Try relocating furniture and metal objects away from your router and Nintendo Wii if you are unable to establish or maintain an Internet connection.

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    Step 22: Contact Nintendo’s customer support team at 1-800-255-3700 if you are still unable to connect to Wi-Fi using your Wii console.

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