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Internet Settings
Internet Settings
Connect to the Internet to download software not
available in stores and play online with people around
the world.
Internet Connection Requirements
What you will need depends on your household environment.
Do you have a high-speed broadband
Internet connection, such as cable or
DSL?
Yes
No
Do you have a wireless network environ-
ment (a wireless LAN access point)?
Set up a broadband Internet connection
environment (see next page).
Yes
No
Does your wireless LAN access point
support the 802.11n, 802.11g, or
802.11b standards?
Install a Wii LAN Adapter [RVL-015] (see
next page).
Yes
No
Configure your Internet connection
settings under Internet in System
Settings on the WiiU Menu.
Install an access point that supports the
802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b standards
(see next page).
Internet Settings
Broadband Internet Environment
There may be several options to get a broadband connection to your home. Cable, DSL, and
optical-fiber networks are among the most common. Check with your local broadband providers
for more information.
Communication Device (Wired or Wireless)
You will need one of the following.
Wii LAN Adapter (sold separately)
This connects to the Internet using a cable connection. See the LAN adapter
manual for information on how to connect the LAN adapter.
Wireless LAN Access Point (sold separately)
Use an access point that supports the 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b stan-
dard to connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Setup can be simplified if you use an access point that includes one of the
following features:
• If you are using a bridge modem that does not include any router functionality, you will also
need a separate broadband router.
• Visit support.nintendo.com for a list of wireless access points (routers) confirmed to work with
the Wii U console. You cannot use access points that only support the 802.11a standard.
When your network environment is ready...
Configure your connection settings in System Settings, Internet, on the WiiU Menu.
AOSS™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup™