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Setup using Search for Access Point
If you know the name of your wireless network (also known as an access point), and aren’t using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS to
congure your system, follow these steps:
If you are using the guided setup Tutorial and selected No/I don’t know, proceed to step 2.
1
Tap Search for Access Point.
2
Tap the name of your wireless network to select it.
3
Enter a password, code, or key if required.
A screen will be displayed if your access point has security settings congured. You must enter the security password for
the access point for your Nintendo 3DS system to be able to connect to it. This may also be called an encryption key or
network password on your wireless network setup.
For information on accessing and locating the security settings on your router, refer to the user manual for
your router.
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Tap OK to save the settings.
5
Tap OK to run a connection test.
If the connection test succeeds, setup is complete.
NOTE: If the connection test fails and an error code is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the error message,
or visit support.nintendo.com and use the Error Code Lookup tool for information on resolving the error.
Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Setup is easy if you use a wireless router that includes the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Read the instruction manual for your
router for additional information on using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
If you are using the guided setup Tutorial, proceed to step 2.
1
Tap
to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup conguration.
2
Tap the connection method that matches your router.
3
On your Wi-Fi Protected Setup-compatible router, you will have either one of the following options:
NOTE: It may take up to two minutes to complete the connection.
Push-Button Connection
Hold down the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the access point until
the corresponding light ashes.
OR
PIN Connection
Use the number displayed on the Nintendo 3DS screen to congure
your router, then tap Next.
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When a Settings Complete screen appears on your Nintendo 3DS system, tap OK to run a connection test. If the connection
test succeeds, setup is complete.
NOTE: The connection test may fail if you try to connect immediately after nishing setup. Wait one or two minutes
before trying the connection test.