I cant get the wii shop channel to open. i was trying to download netflix and it wont even open so i can do that

Error code 209826. Is this with a Wii? Error code references "Problem connecting to the Wii Shop channel. Either a problem with the router or the Wii Shop may be temporarily
down. Try again later."

I recommend turning off the Wii completely. Check the wireless router and unplug the router, but do not disconnect the cable. Keep powered off for 5 minutes. Plug router back in, let all the lights power up and then turn the Wii on and attempt to connect again. Should the issue continue, you may need to go through the Wii network set up and verify that it is communicating with the router.

Netflix is not pre-installed on the Wii. To install it, launch the Wii Shop Channel and click "Channels", then select it from the list (it is a free download).

You need to re-download it through the Wii Shop Channel. Go to the Wii Shop Channel from your home screen with all the channels on it (it has a shopping cart icon probably). Click on "Start Shopping", then "Wii Channels", then scroll up or down until you can find Netflix, click it. Download it to your wii. When it's done, it will show up on the home screen, and you can log into your netflix account.

There is a somewhat crappy youtube video showing how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umAXsuss3Ag

Hi Delores, yor image shows an iPhone; however, you must connect to your Netflix account with you Wii console.

Do you have wireless internet connection for your Wii? Do you have an established Netflix account? If so, then to download Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii you must go to the Wii Shop Channel.

1. Select the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii Menu and select "Start."


2. If you haven't already been to the Wii Shop Channel, you will need to read and agree to the User Agreement.
3. A screen will appear asking you if you want to link a Club Nintendo account to your Wii Shop account.
• If you have a Club Nintendo Membership, enter your User Name and Password, then select "Link."
• If you do not have a Club Nintendo Membership, leave the fields blank and select "Skip."
4. Select "Start Shopping" to continue to the Wii Shop Channel main menu.
5. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop Channel main menu, then select "Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii." Select "Free 0 Wii Points."
6. Select either the "Wii System Memory" or an "SD Card" as the download location. I'd suggest System Memory for Netflix.
7. Select "OK," then "Yes" to download the channel.
8. A screen will appear with Mario running across the screen and three blocks. Mario will hit the blocks as the download progresses.
9. Once Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii has finished downloading, it will appear on the Wii menu.

Open Netflix, login to your existing account, and there you are!

Netflix has come a long way since 1997.
What began as a disc-based mail-order rental service has become one of the pioneers of digital distribution.
Netflix's digital distribution service offers thousands of movies and televisions shows that users can watch instantly from a variety of devices, such as the iPhone, PC and the Nintendo Wii.
Netflix is not available immediately on your Wii when you first turn it on; you must download the program from Nintendo's Wii Shop before you can begin using it.

Select the "Wii Shop" channel on the Wii's main menu and choose "Start."
Select "Start Shopping" and choose "Wii Channels."

Select "Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii."
Select "Free 0 Wii Points" to begin the download.
Choose the location where you will save Netflix.
You can select either the Wii System Memory or an SD card.

Select "OK" and select "Yes."
Your download will begin, and a Netflix channel will appear on the Wii's main menu.

Select the "Netflix" channel, located on the Wii's main menu, and choose "Start" to launch Netflix. The first-time setup screen will appear.
Select "Yes" to indicate you are a current Netflix subscriber.
If you are not, you cannot use the service until you sign up at the Netflix website.

Enter your Netflix email address and password. Select "Continue."
Select a television show or movie in any category to begin watching it instantly.

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/netflix.jsp

https://signup.netflix.com/help

Connect your Wii console to the Internet A broadband Internet connection and access point are Follow the steps below to get connected.From the Wii main menu, use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button. Now, select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu.Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet. Select "Connection 1: None"(Don't see "None" in Connection 1? Click the Connection 1 button, then choose "Clear Settings.") Click on Wireless Connection" and then "Search for an Access Point." Select "OK" and the Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds. Select the wireless network that is yours. (If you're not sure which is yours, or you don't see any wireless networks,The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network when the test is completed. You should see the following screen: The connection test was successful - Then you're almost done! After your connection test, the Wii console will check if there is a new Wii System Update available. Once you select "Yes" and "I Accept," the Wii will begin to download any available updates.Once the Wii finishes downloading any updates, you will return to the main Wii menu screen. You will now need to download Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii Shop Channel, then connect your Wii console to your Netflix account. Please see the step-by-step information below to finish the process and start watching Netflix content on your Wii.Download Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii Shop Channel Now that your Wii console is connected to the Internet, you can download the Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii Shop Channel. Once it's downloaded, you'll use it to stream movies and TV episodes with your Wii.

1 Select the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii Menu.

1. If you have not previously accessed the Wii Shop Channel, you will need to read and agree to the User Agreement.
   
2. A screen will appear asking you if you want to link a Club Nintendo account to your Wii Shop account.
   • If you have a Club Nintendo Membership, enter your User Name and Password, then select "Link" on the right.
   • If you do not have a Club Nintendo Membership, leave the fields blank and select "Do not link" on the left.
3. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop Channel main menu, then select "Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii." Select "Free 0 Wii Points" to begin the download.
4. Once Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii has finished downloading, it will be added to your Wii menu.After Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii has been added, the next thing you'll need to do is connect your Wii console with your Netflix account. Continue reading for more information.Connect your Wii console to your Netflix account Before you can watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix, you will need to connect your Wii console to your Netflix account.On your WiiIf you're not already on this screen on your television, select Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii menu. (Don't have this option?) On this screen you will be presented with a code; remain on this screen during the activation process.
   
5. On your home computer
   Using an online device other than your Wii console - such as a PC, Mac, or Web-enabled phone - go to http://www.netflix.com/wii. (You will need to log into your Netflix account if you're not already logged in.)
6. Still on your home computer
   Enter the code displayed on your television into the box on the bottom Netflix Web page, then click "Activate Now." (The code is case sensitive.)
7. Back to your Wii
   Netflix will now attempt to activate the connection to your Wii console. This may take several minutes. When the process is complete, the Wii will automatically display your queue. (The screen on your computer will not change. Wait for the screen displayed by the Wii on your TV to indicate the activation has finished before going to another Web page.)
8. And finally, watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix on your Wii console by selecting the Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii on the Wii main menu

• It looks like you are not in a country that lets you access netflix. There is nothing you can do until Nintendo allows your country to access Wii shop channel

Yes you can.

Go to your Wii menu, download and install the Netflix
application from within the Wii Shop Channel,
and follow the on screen instructions to connect your
Wii to your Netflix account. It's that simple.

Download Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii Shop Channel
Now that your Wii console is connected to the Internet, you can download the Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii Shop Channel. Once it's downloaded, you'll use it to stream movies and TV episodes with your Wii.

1. Select the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii Menu.
   
2. If you have not previously accessed the Wii Shop Channel, you will need to read and agree to the User Agreement. For help locating the User Agreement, click here.
3. A screen will appear asking you if you want to link a Club Nintendo account to your Wii Shop account.
   • If you have a Club Nintendo Membership, enter your User Name and Password, then select "Link" on the right.
   • If you do not have a Club Nintendo Membership, leave the fields blank and select "Do not link" on the left.
4. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop Channel main menu, then select "Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii." Select "Free 0 Wii Points" to begin the download.
5. Once Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii has finished downloading, it will be added to your Wii menu.

After Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii has been added, the next thing you'll need to do is connect your Wii console with your Netflix account. Continue reading for more information.


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Connect your Wii console to your Netflix account
Before you can watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix, you will need to connect your Wii console to your Netflix account.

1. On your Wii
   If you're not already on this screen on your television, select Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii from the Wii menu. (Don't have this option?) On this screen you will be presented with a code; remain on this screen during the activation process.
   
   


2. On your home computer
   Using an online device other than your Wii console - such as a PC, Mac, or Web-enabled phone - go to http://www.netflix.com/wii. (You will need to log into your Netflix account if you're not already logged in.)
3. Still on your home computer
   Enter the code displayed on your television into the box on the bottom Netflix Web page, then click "Activate Now." (The code is case sensitive.)


4. Back to your Wii
   Netflix will now attempt to activate the connection to your Wii console. This may take several minutes. When the process is complete, the Wii will automatically display your queue. (The screen on your computer will not change. Wait for the screen displayed by the Wii on your TV to indicate the activation has finished before going to another Web page.)


5. And finally, watch TV episodes and movies streaming from Netflix on your Wii console by selecting the Netflix Instant Streaming for Wii on the Wii main menu.

More support for Netflix on Wii:

• Using the Wii Remote with Netflix
• Troubleshooting Netflix problems
• Wii Parental Controls
• FAQ