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DS Wifi Setup
- by Dan
Nintendo DS Wi-fi function is great and it is so much fun to play games in multiplayer mode online. However, many non techy DS gamers are oftentimes facing problems. They cannot get the Wi-fi connection to work.
Setup Wifi Ds Connection for the first time
There are some basic things you should know: The Nintendo DS can connect to the following type of access points:
(a) Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector (sold separately)
(b) AOSS Compatible device
(c) Any access point available (Such as a Wireless Router or a Hotspot)
How To Setup Wi-Fi On DS
If you are using Wi-Fi USB Connector, select the blue bar “Connect to your Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector”. And the Nintendo DS will provide you with the Instructions. If you are still experiencing problems, read on:
Wi-Fi USB Connector Problems
Make sure the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector has installed correctly. The installation CD must be run from an account that has Admin privileges. On Microsoft Vista, this may mean right-clicking the CD and manually selecting “Run as Administrator”. If you suspect your connector may have installed improperly, uninstall and reinstall the Connector. Delete the Connector in Windows’ Device Manager list, run the “DEVREMOV” program on the installation CD, and remove all Nintendo Wi-Fi software in the Add/Remove Programs menu. Remove the installation CD and turn your computer off before removing the Connector. You can now try a fresh installation.
Wireless Router, AOSS Compatible Router or in a Hotspot with Wireless signal
If you are using a Wireless Router, AOSS Compatible Router or in a Hotspot with Wireless signal choose one of the Empty Connections. It will redirect you to the setup menu.
Search for an Access Point: Automatically search for any compatible wireless signal available. (Recommended option)
AOSS compatible router: If you’re using an AOSS device, choose this option. The Nintendo DS will provide you with the Instructions on how to setup your connection. The next steps in this guide are for regular Wireless Routers or Hotspots, and are not required for your setup.
Manual Setup: If you’re knowledgeable about the settings of your wireless signal, Choose “Manual Setup” to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Masket, Gateway, and the Primary DNS. This is the final step for Manual Setup, the next steps are not required.
Now you should be able to see your wireless network (or perhaps more than one). The easiest to work with is an open network, which is indicated as a blue padlock that’s open. There are also red padlocks (if your system uses WEP protection) and grey padlocks (which are bad news: the Nintendo DS can’t work with the security system on that particular unit, probably WPA security).
If you have an open network, just click “OK” and it should work just fine! If it’s a red padlock, it’ll prompt you for a password: you’ll need to know the password of the wireless access point you’re using to get past that. If it’s grey, well, try finding an open network somewhere else you can use. If the wireless signal is Password Protected, It will ask you for the SSID. The SSID can be found in the Control Panel of your router, or refer to the manual of your router.
And something else that is important: It is Recommended to keep all the settings to “Auto-obtain”.
In case you are still experiencing problems setting up Wi-fi for DS it is time for troubleshooting:
You will have to find out at what point your connection is failing.
* Have you tried to connect to your wireless router’s access point yet?
* Have you run a connection test with your Nintendo DS and received a “Connection Successful” message?
* No – If you have not received this message yet, then it appears you have not been able to successfully connect to your wireless router’s access point.
* Yes – If you have successfully run the “Test Connection” process, but are having difficulties playing online, please read the information below :
Unable to connect, or stay connected, to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
If you are unable to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection after successfully connecting to your access point (this includes error messages in the 50000-59999 range) our experience shows that problems encountered at this point are likely caused by your wireless router’s built-in firewall protection. Firewalls regulate traffic coming into, and going out from, your home network. They also control which “ports” on your networked devices are allowed to send and receive traffic. These factors can interfere with a successful or sustained connection with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Please click here to read more about firewalls, as well as possible solutions.
Unable to connect with other players:
Make sure you are correctly attempting to connect with other players. If you are able to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, but are still unable to connect with other players (including receiving error messages in the 80000-89999 range), experience shows that problems encountered at this point are likely caused by a firewall. Firewalls regulate traffic coming into, and going out from, your home network. They also control which “ports” on your networked devices are allowed to send and receive traffic, and they can interfere with certain types of data packets necessary for “Friend” play. The firewall compatibility problem may be occuring on your end, or on the player(s) you are attempting to connect to.
If your firewall is causing the trouble make sure ports 28910, 29900, 29901, 29920, 80, and 443 have all TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) traffic enabled. All UDP (User Datagram Protocol) traffic must be allowed for Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector to work. (You can run Windows’ Network Test Tool to check whether UDP is functioning correctly.)
Once your Wi-Fi connection is up and running it is time to download some really cool DS multiplayer games. I hihgly recommend joining a Nintendo DS membership site which will give you access to unlimited Nintendo DS games downloads. You definitely should read my Pocketdownload Center Review, which is in my eyes the best Nintendo DS downloads sites.You may download as many DS games as you can handle for the rest of your life for one low onetime fee. If you do not want to read my review you can go there directly by clicking here. By the way… you may come across website’s offering free ds downloads… be careful… you can find the full story at Free DS Downloads. (You should not miss reading my article on free ds downloads! I am sure you will be glad you did)
Set Up Wifi On DS Video
In case you are still “lost”, I have added a tutorial video below on how to set up Wi-Fi on DS step by step:
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- by Dan
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