Nintendo 3DS User Manual
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Internet connection requirements
To connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet, you will need an Internet connection that supports wireless communication.
If you haven’t already set up a wireless network, you may also need a computer to configure a wireless access point such as a
wireless router (sold separately).
If you have no Internet connection...
Within a Nintendo Zone location, you can connect to the Internet without any special settings or equipment. See page 56
for more information.
For more information on where to find Nintendo Zone locations, visit www.nintendo.com/3ds/hotspot-locator.
Configure your Internet settings
After configuring the devices necessary for connecting to the Internet, tap Internet Settings in the System Settings menu.
1
Tap Connection Settings.
2
Tap New Connection.
NOTE: If you have already created connection settings that were unable to
connect to the Internet, delete these first before configuring a new one.
3
Tap Manual Setup.
NOTE: See the information at the bottom of this page for information on the
Tutorial option.
4
Tap the setup method that matches your environment:
• Quickest setup method: If you know your access point name, tap Search for
Access Point (see page 62).
• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
method for configuration, tap
(WPS) (see page 64).
• If you know that your access point is compatible with the proprietary AOSS
standard (found on most routers sold under the Buffalo™ brand), tap
(AOSS) (see page 65).
• Configure with Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
NOTE: This product is no longer available. If you already own this product and would like more information about using it
for your wireless connection, visit support.nintendo.com.
• Configure with Manual Setup. For more information refer to the electronic version of the instruction manual for
System Settings. You can access this by tapping Manual when you have System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu.
Choose Tutorial for a guided setup
In step 3 above, tap Tutorial for help determining the best setup method. Follow the on-screen directions to select the
best Internet connection method. NOTE: If you need additional guidance during setup, tap the helper icon at the bottom
of the screen.
Broadband
Internet line
Home Internet
environment
(May include a PC)
Internet
Cable modem,
DSL modem, or
other device
Wireless access point such as a wireless router (sold separately)
• The Nintendo 3DS is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b. You should use a wireless
router that is compatible with these wireless standards.
• For information on finding a router, or on accessing and locating security settings on the
router you have, visit support.nintendo.com/nintendo3DSrouter.
• Setup is easy if your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS. Check the
documentation that came with your router to see if it includes one of these features.
Wireless
communication