User's Manual

System Conguration
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System Conguration
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Internet Settings
Internet Settings
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 congure 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.
For more information on where to nd Nintendo Zone locations, visit www.nintendo.com.
Congure your Internet settings
After conguring 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 rst before conguring 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 66.
• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
method for conguration, tap
(WPS), see page 68.
• If you know that your access point is compatible with the proprietary AOSS
standard (found on most routers sold under the Bualo™ brand), tap
(AOSS), see page 69.
• Congure 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.
• Congure with Manual Setup, see page 71.
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 wireless
router that is compatible with these wireless standards.
• For information on nding 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