Connect a Nintendo Wii to the Internet

The Nintendo Wii system is changing how people game by swinging people into action with their motion activated controlled. Share the fun of this system by connecting to the Internet. Gain more functionality out of your Wii by using it for things like browsing the web, receiving updates, and downloading games.

Instructions

Connect a Nintendo Wii to the Internet through a Wireless Router
1. Turn on your Nintendo Wii by plugging it into a power source and pressing the power button.

2. Press the "A" button on your Wii controller to continue from the warning screen.

3. Select "Wii" button in the left hand corner of the main menu, by using your Wii remote to move the hand shaped cursor over the "Wii" button and pressing the "A" button on the controller to select the Wii options.

4. Click the "Wii Settings" box on the right.

5. Select the left arrow to scroll over to more options. Then select "Internet" from the list and "Connection Settings."



6. Choose an open connection by selecting the "Connection 3: None" option, then the "Wireless Connection" option, and the "Search for an Access Point Option."

7. Choose the access point you want to use from the list that will be displayed. Save the settings by clicking "OK." Then click "OK" to start a connection test. When the test is complete you are connected.

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