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Connecting using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can set up a connection quickly and easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to the instruction manual of your access point for further
information.
Note: If your access point is set to use WEP security encryption, you will be unable to connect your Nintendo system using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Touch
1
Note: If you are using the tutorial and you have selected
Touch the connection method supported
2
by your access point
Steps for the access point
3
Note: It may take around 2 minutes to complete setup.
For Push-Button Connection
Press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the access point until the LED blinks.
For PIN Connection
A PIN will be displayed on the Touch Screen. Enter the code into the access point
settings, then touch NEXT.
Note: After configuring the access point, touch NEXT on your system's Touch Screen.
Once the setup complete screen appears, touch OK to begin a connection test
4
•
If the test is successful, setup is complete.
•
Failure to establish a connection can sometimes occur after Wi-Fi Protected Setup is complete. If this happens, please wait a short
while before trying to reconnect.
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, start from step
.
2
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button
Searching for and connecting to an access point
You can use this method to search for and connect to an access point if your access point does not support AOSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup. You
should also consult the instruction manual that came with your access point.
Note: If your access point is set to use WPA2™-PSK (TKIP) security encryption, your system will not be able to connect to the access point.
Touch SEARCH FOR ACCESS POINT
1
Note: If you are using the tutorial and have selected DON'T KNOW / NONE OF THESE or
OTHER, start from step
2
.
Select an access point
2
•
Touch the name of the access point you want to connect to (its SSID, ESSID or network name).
If you do not know this name, please consult the settings of the access point you are using.
Enter the security key and touch OK
3
•
This step only applies if the access point is secured. If you do not know the security key, please consult the settings of the access
point you are using.
•
The characters for the key you entered will be hidden by asterisks (*).
Note: A security key is the password set for your access point and is required to enable your system to make an internet connection. It may also
be called an encryption key or network password.
4
Touch OK to save your settings
Touch OK to perform a connection test
5
•
If the test is successful, setup is complete.
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If connection fails and an error appears, follow the instructions given in the error message.
Security types
Access point security types are shown in the table below:
WPA™-PSK
WEP
Encryption Method
(TKIP)
Security Strength
Weaker
WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
(TKIP)
(AES)
(AES)
Stronger
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