How to Go on the Internet on Your Nintendo Wii

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure that your Internet connection is running smoothly and the green lights are all up.

   If you have a Nintendo Wi-Fi connector, you need to have the software installed and your computer connected to the Internet.
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   Step 2: Turn on your Wii.

   , This is the button with the Wii logo. ,,,,,,,, Networks identified with a closed padlock require authentication to join. , If your connection signal appears yellow or red, the stability or strength of the connection is not strong enough for the Wii's Internet needs.
   
   If possible, remove any obstacles between the Wii console and the Access Point or change the channel on your router to avoid interference.
   
   If your wireless access point does not show up when you choose, Search for An Access Point, your router may have Broadcasting set to "No" or "Disable." Some routers also refer to this security as "Stealth" mode.
   
   You can either change your broadcast setting to "Yes" or "Enable," or you can manually enter the SSID in the manual setup screen of your Wii console. ,,,,, Feel free to go on any site you want, like Facebook or Twitter.
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   Step 3: Select Wii Options

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   Step 4: which is located on the bottom left of the screen.

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   Step 5: Select Wii Settings.

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   Step 6: Click forward to the second menu screen using the blue arrow to the right.

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   Step 7: Select Internet.

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   Step 8: Select Connection Settings.

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   Step 9: Choose an open connection

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    Step 10: indicated by the word: "none".

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    Step 11: Choose a wireless connection.

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    Step 12: Determine the best option for you: Manual configuration or Search for an Access Point.

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    Step 13: On Search for an Access Point

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    Step 14: your Wii will search for a wireless network to connect to and will display a list of available networks.

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    Step 15: Select your network.

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    Step 16: Select Save and OK.

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    Step 17: Select OK on the next screen and the Wii will preform an automatic connection test.

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    Step 18: Wait for the Wii to connect and download any needed updates.

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    Step 19: Go to the Wii Shop Channel and download the Internet Channel

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    Step 20: which is free.

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    Step 21: Select "Internet Channel" from the block on the main screen and follow the instructions to browse the Internet.

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