Internet Connection Requirements; Configure Your Internet Settings - Nintendo 3ds Manual

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).
Internet
Home Internet
environment
(May include a PC)
Broadband
Internet line 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 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.
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Wireless
communication

Configure your Internet settings

After configuring the devices necessary for connecting to the Internet, tap Internet Settings in the System Settings menu.
Tap Connection Settings.
1
Tap New Connection.
2
NOTE: If you have already created connection settings that were unable to
connect to the Internet, delete these first before configuring a new one.
Tap Manual Setup.
3
NOTE: See the information at the bottom of this page for information on the
Tutorial option.
Tap the setup method that matches your environment:
4
• Quickest setup method: If you know your access point name, tap Search
for Access Point, see page 282.
• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
method for configuration, tap (WPS), see page 284.
• 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 285.
• 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, see page 287.
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.
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