Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

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System Configuration46System Configuration47Internet SettingsInternet SettingsFrom Internet Settings, you can configure your Nintendo 3DS XL system to connect to the Internet. Once you have connected to theInternet and accepted the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, you can use features such as Nintendo eShop, SpotPass, InternetBrowser, and wireless game play over the Internet.Internet connection requirementsTo connect your Nintendo 3DS XL 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 configure a wireless access point such as a wirelessrouter (sold separately).If you have no Internet connection...Within a Nintendo Zone location, you can connect to the Internet without anyspecial settings or equipment. For more information on where to find NintendoZone locations, visit www.nintendo.com/3ds/hotspot-locator.Configure your Internet settingsAfter configuring 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 con-nect to the Internet, delete these first before configuring a new one.3 Tap Manual Setup.NOTE: See the information at the bottom of this page for information on theTutorial option.4 Tap the setup method that matches your environment:• Quickest setup method: If you know your access point name, tap Search forAccess Point (see page 48).• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup method forconfiguration, tap (see page 49).• If you know that your access point is compatible with the proprietary AOSS standard(found on most routers sold under the Buffalo™ brand), tap (AOSS) (see page 50).• Configure with Nintendo Wi-Fi USB ConnectorNOTE: This product is no longer available. If you already own this product and would like more information about using it foryour wireless connection, visit support.nintendo.com.• Configure with Manual Setup. For more information refer to the electronic version of the instruction manual for SystemSettings. You can access this by tapping Manual when you have System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu.Choose Tutorial for a guided setupIn step 3 above, tap Tutorial for help determining the best setup method. Follow the on-screen directions to select the best In-ternet connection method. NOTE: If you need additional guidance during setup, tap the helper icon at the bottom of the screen.BroadbandInternet lineHome Internetenvironment(May include a PC)InternetCable modem,DSL modem, orother deviceWireless access point such as a wireless router (sold separately)• The Nintendo 3DS XL is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b. You should use a wireless routerthat is compatible with these wireless standards.• For information on finding a router, or on accessing and locating security settings on the router youhave, visit support.nintendo.com/nintendo3DSrouter.• Setup is easy if your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS. Check the documentation thatcame with your router to see if it includes one of these features.WirelesscommunicationInternet Settings