Cannot find the wep key for my nintendo ds on the 2wire router

Hi,

I understand that you are having trouble connecting your Nintendo DS wirelessly to your 2Wire router. The solution is simple, your Nintendo DS only supports WEP (Wireless Encription Passkey) security. It is highly possible that your 2Wire router's wireless security is set to WPA. That means you will need to reconfigure your router so that it will be utilizing WEP as a security for your wireless connection. To be able to do this, you need a couple of information from the one who setup your router. 1. User name of your router 2. Password or your router.

Once you have gotten this information, you will need to access your router configuration page through one of the computers that is linked to your 2Wire router by typing http://gateway.2wire.net on the address bar of your browser.

It will be asking you for the username and password. If nobody had setup or changes the username and password of the router, use this default username and password of a 2Wire router. Username: (none) Password: Wireless or Username: 2Wire and Password: (none). Try any of the two. If it does not work, try admin and the word password for the password or any other combinations of the two.

Once you have entered the router's configuration page click the Home Network Tab and then click on Wireless Settings. You will see there a portion that says Wireless security. In that area, you will see a drop down where you can choose what kind of wireless security you want on your system. As I have said, the Nintedo DS does not support any other wireless security setting but WEP. That means you will need to change the drop down to WEP. That also means after changing this, you will need to reconfigure your other wireless devices (like your laptop) to use WEP as well.

1. At the Setup screen, tap "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings."
   
2. Tap "Connection 1 None."
   (Don't see "None" for Connection 1? To ensure any existing settings don't interfere with getting connected, tap the button, then choose "Clear Settings.")
3. Click on "Search for an Access Point."
   
4. The Nintendo DS 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.

Once you have done this you may find next to your wi-fi, a lock this is what they mean:

No security - Your wireless network is unlocked.

1. Tap on your network name to select it.

1. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Nintendo DS will run a connection test with your wireless router.

• The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DS is now connected online and you can enjoy the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the game!
• The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
  
  • Error Code 51300: This means the security code or network name entered into the Nintendo DS is not the same one the router is set to. To reach your connection settings, click "back" on the error code screen. Make sure to pay extra attention to the security key you find in your router's settings and enter it exactly as it appears (the key is case sensitive).
  • All other error codes: Try our error code lookup where we have detailed information on many common error codes.

WEP security - Your wireless network is secured with WEP and requires a security key.

1. Enter your router's WEP key into the Nintendo DS Don't know your router's security key? Let us help you find your router's security key. Select the brand of your router below and we'll provide you with the default information for that brand! Linksys Netgear DLink Belkin Apple 2Wire All other brands Enter your WEP keyOn the upper screen you will be informed that "A security key is needed to connect to this access point." Enter your security key by tapping the empty field, and select "OK" when finished.
   

1. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Nintendo DS will run a connection test with your wireless router.

• The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DS is now connected online and you can enjoy the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the game!
• The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
  
  • Error Code 51300: This means the security code or network name entered into the Nintendo DS is not the same one the router is set to. To reach your connection settings, click "back" on the error code screen. Make sure to pay extra attention to the security key you find in your router's settings and enter it exactly as it appears (the key is case sensitive).
  • All other error codes: Try our error code lookup where we have detailed information on many common error codes.

WPA security - Your wireless network is secured with WPA and requires a security key.
The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with WPA security. If you would still like to connect your Nintendo DS online, you will need to either change your router's security to WEP, or disable security entirely. Please note that any changes you make will affect other devices that connect wirelessly to your router.

hi,
So you want to connect your Nintendo DSI to your 2wire modem.
Here are the steps for connecting you DSI wirelessly:
1. First you need to realize that the game console the requirements for the wireless password should be WEP.
2. Open the Nintendo DS setup Utility
3. Select the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings
4. on the next page just click on the search for an access point.
5. then click on your wireless name.
(when you still using the default name for your 2wire it will be 2wirexxx "XXX last 3 numbers of the serial number of the 2wire modem")
6. when it is asking for the wep key it is the 10 numbers under the barcode of your 2wire modem.
7. Select No under Auto-obtain IP Adress.
8. click Save settings.
this is the steps on connecting your DSI for wireless connection.
If this doesnt work call At&t for connecting your DSI.
Thank you for choosing FIXYA.

Make sure the security key and security type are entered into the Nintendo DS exactly as they appear in your router's settings.
Let us help! Select the brand of your router below and we'll show you how to access your router's settings. Linksys Netgear DLink Belkin Apple 2Wire All other brands

Once you have entered the correct WEP or WPA key into your system, try the connection test again. If the problem persists, keep reading this page.

Additional information:

• Using an Actiontec or 2Wire router? The default security key is often found on a sticker located on the router.
• Security keys are case-sensitive.
• WEP keys contain numbers 0 through 9, and only letters A through F.

Error Code: 51310 Our experience has shown that this error message is typically caused by WEP Key issues. Please read the following information:

• Check Nintendo's router info for special notes, if available, for your router.
  1. Click here to go to our Wireless Router Configuration page.
  2. Use the drop-down box on the left to select, if available, your router manufacturer.
  3. Click on your router's model number, if available.
  4. Read any "special notes" at the top of the router's page. Many issues can be solved by changing settings described in the "special notes."




• Are you using WEP security on your router?
  1. Log into the router using the default IP (consult your router's manual for assistance)
  2. If you are using 64-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 10-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  3. The WEP key is case sensitive, so be sure to enter it exactly as it appears.
  4. If you are using 128-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 26-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  5. The WEP Key must be a Hexadecimal (1-9, A-F, no other special characters or letters).
  6. Verify they are using the WEP Key in the first (#1) slot. Even though your router may have multiple slots, the Nintendo DS is only compatible with the WEP Key in slot #1.



• Check to see if your router is using MAC filtering.
  1. Log into the router using the default IP.
  2. Find the section for MAC Filtering (typically under "Security").
  3. If MAC Filtering is on ("enabled"), enter the Nintendo DS’s MAC address to the list of approved MAC address. For info on locating the DS’s MAC address, click here. For instructions on how to find the MAC address for Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, click here.
     (For assistance with locating the MAC Filtering section of your router's setup tool, please consult the router's manual or contact the manufacturer.)



• When using connection files 1,2, or 3 on any Nintendo DS system:Check to see if your router is set to "g only" mode. In order to work with the Nintendo DS, the router must be set to "mixed" or "b and g".

Error Code: 051300 Our experience has shown that this error message is typically caused by WEP Key issues. Please read the following information:

• Check Nintendo's router info for special notes, if available, for your router.
  1. Click here to go to our Wireless Router Configuration page.
  2. Use the drop-down box on the left to select, if available, your router manufacturer.
  3. Click on your router's model number, if available.
  4. Read any "special notes" at the top of the router's page. Many issues can be solved by changing settings described in the "special notes."




• Are you using WEP security on your router?
  1. Log into the router using the default IP (consult your router's manual for assistance)
  2. If you are using 64-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 10-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  3. The WEP key is case sensitive, so be sure to enter it exactly as it appears.
  4. If you are using 128-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 26-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  5. The WEP Key must be a Hexadecimal (1-9, A-F, no other special characters or letters).
  6. Verify they are using the WEP Key in the first (#1) slot. Even though your router may have multiple slots, the Nintendo DS is only compatible with the WEP Key in slot #1.



• Check to see if your router is using MAC filtering.
  1. Log into the router using the default IP.
  2. Find the section for MAC Filtering (typically under "Security").
  3. If MAC Filtering is on ("enabled"), enter the Nintendo DS’s MAC address to the list of approved MAC address. For info on locating the DS’s MAC address, click here. For instructions on how to find the MAC address for Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, click here.
     (For assistance with locating the MAC Filtering section of your router's setup tool, please consult the router's manual or contact the manufacturer.)



• When using connection files 1,2, or 3 on any Nintendo DS system:Check to see if your router is set to "g only" mode. In order to work with the Nintendo DS, the router must be set to "mixed" or "b and g".

Error Code: 051300 Our experience has shown that this error message is typically caused by WEP Key issues. Please read the following information:

• Check Nintendo's router info for special notes, if available, for your router.
  1. Click here to go to our Wireless Router Configuration page.
  2. Use the drop-down box on the left to select, if available, your router manufacturer.
  3. Click on your router's model number, if available.
  4. Read any "special notes" at the top of the router's page. Many issues can be solved by changing settings described in the "special notes."




• Are you using WEP security on your router?
  1. Log into the router using the default IP (consult your router's manual for assistance)
  2. If you are using 64-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 10-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  3. The WEP key is case sensitive, so be sure to enter it exactly as it appears.
  4. If you are using 128-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 26-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
  5. The WEP Key must be a Hexadecimal (1-9, A-F, no other special characters or letters).
  6. Verify they are using the WEP Key in the first (#1) slot. Even though your router may have multiple slots, the Nintendo DS is only compatible with the WEP Key in slot #1.



• Check to see if your router is using MAC filtering.
  1. Log into the router using the default IP.
  2. Find the section for MAC Filtering (typically under "Security").
  3. If MAC Filtering is on ("enabled"), enter the Nintendo DS’s MAC address to the list of approved MAC address. For info on locating the DS’s MAC address, click here. For instructions on how to find the MAC address for Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, click here.
     (For assistance with locating the MAC Filtering section of your router's setup tool, please consult the router's manual or contact the manufacturer.)



• When using connection files 1,2, or 3 on any Nintendo DS system:Check to see if your router is set to "g only" mode. In order to work with the Nintendo DS, the router must be set to "mixed" or "b and g".

The DSi only works with WEP encryption. The 2Wire and most other newer routers use WPA encryption.

Simply logon to your router with a web browser. The default IP for it is 10.1.1.138 but it might be different, just check the manual or internet for the IP. Go to "Home Network" then "Advanced Settings" and change the security from WPA to WEP and save.

Thats it!

Hope that helps.

WPA is a very secure method of protecting the connection between your device and the router. I would guess that the DS will only support WEP, which is a much less secure encryption system.

If you want to connect your DS you will need to log on to the router and enable WEP security.

You will then need to enter the password you set in the previous stage in to the DS.

In most cases the default wireless settings are sufficient for normal home use.
The WEP or Network key is located on the bottom of the residential Gateway, within brackets [ ]