Nintendo DSi XL Operation Manual

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Support and Troubleshooting109Support and Troubleshooting110GlossaryTerm DefinitionSSID(Service Set Identifier)KeyIP AddressSubnet MaskGateway IPPrimary DNS /Secondary DNSDHCP Server (DynamicHost Control Protocol)MAC AddressNAT (NetworkAddress Translation)MTU (MaximumTransmission Unit)WEPWPA-PSK (TKIP)/WPA2-PSK (TKIP)WPA-PSK (AES)/WPA2-PSK (AES)This is the name of network that you’re trying to connect to. It’s also known asESS-ID or network name.A key is a tool which allows for the encryption of data sent between theNintendo DSi XL and an access point. The access point and the system must beset to the same value. It’s also known as a code key or password.An IP address is a unique set of numbers that identifies computers on anetwork.The value that indicates which number of the IP address represents thenetwork to which the IP address is attached.The Gateway IP is the machine on a network that tells other computers onthe same network where to go to find either other computers on the samenetwork, or how to get out of the network to access the Internet.DNS, or Domain Name Service, is the method of translating the name of awebsite to the IP address of the computer on which that website is contained.This server’s IP address will be entered during pre-connection set up.The server that broadcasts gives you the IP address and other informationneeded for network communications.A unique identifying number placed on every piece of network hardware.The Nintendo DSi XL has a MAC address.The process of a router or other network machine within a LAN modifying IPaddress settings to allow the Nintendo DSi XL system to connect to the Internet.Depending on the network environment, the use of NAT may cause difficultiesin connecting to the Internet.This number represents the largest amount of data that can be sent at one timeover a network.A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the NintendoDSi XL system and an access point.A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the Nintendo DSi XLsystem and an access point. The encryption used is more secure than WEP security.A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the NintendoDSi XL system and an access point. The encryption used is more secure thanWEP and TKIP security.Wi-Fi ProtectedSet UpProxyWi-Fi Connection IDWi-Fi ProfileTerm DefinitionAn easy to use security setting for protecting communications with a wirelessLAN device.A server that works relays a variety of access to the Internet.The unique identification number assigned to a specific Nintendo DS whenusing Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. This number is assigned automaticallywhen you first connect to Nintendo WFC, and it can change if connectionsettings are overwritten.Information you enter when setting up your connection settings andWi-Fi Connection ID.About Wireless Security and Key InputAbout Entering WEP KeysAbout Entering WPA Keys• Characters entered on the connection configuration screen appear as asterisks (*).• There are two key-entry methods; ASCII, which uses both letters andnumbers, and hexadecimal, which uses numbers 0 through 9, and letters a through f.• The Nintendo DSi XL system only works with access points using key-based encryption. If the accesspoint to which you are trying to connect uses a different encryption method, you will have to changethe access points encryption method.• For setting details, see the instruction booklet of the access point you will be using.• You can register up to four keys on a standard access point. To connect your Nintendo DSi XL, be sure touse the WEP key being used on the access point side.• The number of characters used by keys differs depending on the methodbeing used.ASCII: 5, 13, or 16Hexadecimal: 10, 26 or 32• The number of characters used by keys differs depending on the method being used.ASCII: 8 to 63 charactersHexadecimal: 64 characters

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