1. Turn on your Nintendo 3DS and access the System Settings by tapping the wrench icon.
2. Tap "Internet Settings."
3. Tap "Connection Settings."
4. Tap "New Connection."
5. Tap "Manual Setup."
6. Tap "Search for Access Point."
7. The Nintendo 3DS will search for any wireless networks within
range. Once it is finished searching, it will display the names of all
the wireless networks it finds.
8. Look for your wireless network.
-- What to do next will depend on the "lock" icon you see next
to your network on the Nintendo 3DS. Click the image below that matches
the lock icon you see on the screen of your Nintendo 3DS.
For an Unlocked Icon:
9. Tap on your network name, then tap "OK" to save the settings.
10. Tap "OK" again to begin a connection test.
For a Locked Icon:
9. Use the keyboard that appears on the lower screen to enter your security key and tap "OK" when finished.
10. Tap "OK" to save your settings.
11. Tap "OK" again to begin a connection test.
-- The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo 3DS is now connected online.
-- The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code. Try the
error code lookup where they have detailed information on many common error codes.
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