Connect your Wii to the Nintendo WFC to access services such as the Nintendo Channel.
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The Nintendo Wii video game console features built-in Wi-Fi functionality that allows players to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC) service. A wireless router is required to take advantage of the console's Wi-Fi capabilities. The Wii requires a broadband connection such as DSL or cable, and the method of connecting the console is the same no matter which broadband service you are using in your home's wireless network.
Step 1
Click the "Wii" button in the lower left corner of the main menu screen and select "Wii Settings."
Step 2
Click the blue arrow to access page two of the Wii System Settings menu and select "Internet."
Step 3
Click "Connection 1" to set up a new wireless connection. If a wireless connection profile has already been created, select "Clear Settings" to configure a new connection.
Step 4
Select "Wireless Connection" and choose "Search for an Access Point" on the following screen. Click "OK" to display the list of available networks.
Step 5
Click on your wireless network and select "OK." If prompted, enter your personal wireless network security key and click "OK."
Step 6
Select "Save Settings" and click "Yes" to perform a connection test. If the test is successful, press "Home" to return to the main menu screen. If the test is unsuccessful, you will be presented with an error code. Use the Wii Connection Error Codes website (see Resources) to determine the problem and then contact Nintendo Support.
Tips & Warnings
- Use Nintendo's Wireless Router Default Settings website (see Resources) to find the best way to locate your personal wireless network security key.
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- Nintendo Support: How to Connect Your Wii to the Internet
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