Wi-Fi and router-related help Page 19

Started by Dave-o-rama July 31st, 2007 7:08 AM
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Posted March 17th, 2011
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All my Wifi games and DSi apps work on wifi except Pokemon....
Its so annoying just battling my brother i want to battle other people!!

it says I cant find an access point...im something of a wifi expert but WHAT IS THIS? why does only this not work?
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donavannj

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It could be the way the games are programmed. Once you get HG or SS, test it out and see if it works. It would then be just DPPt being programmed for only WEP WiFi and not WPA WiFi.

Also, are you using the Nintendo WiFi Connections Settings option at the game's main menu? 'Cause the Poketch app is useless for wrieless.
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I havnt used the wi-fi on the ds for ages, but now it wont connect and the only change is we had to put a password onto our router. and with pokemon pokemon soon ill really need it!
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Yes, it will. On the DSi, go to Advanced Settings under the Internet Connection thing, and choose connection 4/5/6. You can then enter a password in where it says.

I'm not really sure how to do it on the Lite or regular DS [I don't have a lite anymore >>]
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Check your Network settings on your computer. See if you're connected via WPA/WPA2 or WEP.
If it's WPA/WPA2, you can't connect anyway - it's not compatible with DS games. ._.;
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But it use to work perfectly befor we put a password on. ( because loads of people were using out internet.)

Anyway thanks for your help ill test it when im get back from college because im going to be late.


if anyone els has suggestions please say!
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In order to connect to your wireless network with a password, do the following:
  1. Set your router to WEP
  2. On the main screen of your Pokémon game, select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings
  3. Select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings
  4. Choose a connection that has none on it or erase your old settings
  5. Select Search for an Access Point
  6. Select your network
  7. Enter WEP key
  8. Test Connection
If every thing is done correctly, you will be able to connect your DS to the internet while security is on.
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Posted March 17th, 2011
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My wifi in Platinum and Heartgold doesnt work anymore.
Every other game or DSi app works, just not Pokemon games. None of mine or my brothers DS's work on Pokemon.
This happened after I switched connections. But why only Pokemon? This is driving me nuts please help!
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Ok, I have a philips Modem wireless-and it has a WPA code-I know the DS wont connect to this-although my DSi connects just for looking at the internet.
Two questions-will I be able to trade using my DSİ and GTA via the internet on my DSi?

Right second question;

If I were to disable my security, would I be able to switch off my computer (its an external modem) and play off that without anybody being able to get to my information on my computer-although, I know others can then access my internet connection can't they. (not a good idea!)

If I bought a dongle, such as the one made by nintendo or wifi max for example, would I be able to use this for my Nintendo ds without changing my settings to WEP and keeping the WPA security.


I am just interested in trading in the future really.

Thanks so much for your help.


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Ok, I have a philips Modem wireless-and it has a WPA code-I know the DS wont connect to this-although my DSi connects just for looking at the internet.
Two questions-will I be able to trade using my DSİ and GTA via the internet on my DSi?

Right second question;

If I were to disable my security, would I be able to switch off my computer (its an external modem) and play off that without anybody being able to get to my information on my computer-although, I know others can then access my internet connection can't they. (not a good idea!)

If I bought a dongle, such as the one made by nintendo or wifi max for example, would I be able to use this for my Nintendo ds without changing my settings to WEP and keeping the WPA security.


I am just interested in trading in the future really.

Thanks so much for your help.
Yes you could disable wireless security but you're still leaving your network open for your neighbors to leech your bandwidth. And yes if you bought the dongle you'd be able to leave your router settings alone since your PC is being used as the access point for your DS. What I've done to have the best of both worlds is I have a a WRT-54G with DD-WRT firmware on it. I've set up one wireless network using wpa2 for my Wii and PCs and a second virtual access point just for the DS which is segregated from the main home network. The DS connection still only uses WEP but if someone cracks it they only have access to that portion of the network. They can still leech bandwidth though.
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Posted May 2nd, 2010
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Hi, i've recently bought a Nintendo Wi-fi USB connector which allows me to connect to the interet fine, i can also use the GTS but when i try and use the union room to battle or trade other people who i've registered using the pal pad i get the error message 86240, can anyone help me out :(? much appreciated
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so i have pokemon pearl since a while back and also got soul silver recently and i want to go online
however wen i search for my router a message says that the router dont suport my ds and the search result wont even show on the screen
sometimes the ds finds my neighbours router and the list of search results incudes my router but the same message is shown on screen when i try to connect to it
whats the problem and how do i solve it?
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Go to your router's settings; you're going to have to change the WPA security setting to WEP.
crap....
i was afraid of that
i cant do tha :/
its not ealy my router its my parents andthey would not alow that
and the code would change right?
so i cant do it "whitout their knowledge"
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Nintendo Customer Service Nintendo WiFI Connection Connection

Take a look at that, it might be able help you.

And changing your WPA to WEP shouldn't be the problem it has nothing to do with your compatibility to be able to connect to your Nintendo DS. It's probably that your router is set to "g" Network Speed Compatibility. Check if your router is, if it is, then that's the problem. That was the problem that I had. Good luck.

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Nintendo Customer Service Nintendo WiFI Connection Connection

Take a look at that, it might be able help you.

And changing your WPA to WEP shouldn't be the problem it has nothing to do with your compatibility to be able to connect to your Nintendo DS. It's probably that your router is set to "g" Network Speed Compatibility. Check if your router is, if it is, then that's the problem. That was the problem that I had. Good luck.
I'm using a Wirless G router and I connect just fine with my DS Lite. DS Lite systems are not programed to use the WPA protocol. Only the DSi and DSi XL are of Nintendo handheld systems. It is certainly the fact that you're using the WPA security protocol. I would recommend changing your router settings to WEP and adding MAC Address Filtering (a MAC address is also known as a Physical Address). You may have to add each wireless device into your MAC Address filter. This makes it harder to access your network for those who try to use your connection without your consent, to compensate for the loss of security in the WEP protocol.
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I'm using a Wirless G router and I connect just fine with my DS Lite. DS Lite systems are not programed to use the WPA protocol. Only the DSi and DSi XL are of Nintendo handheld systems. It is certainly the fact that you're using the WPA security protocol. I would recommend changing your router settings to WEP and adding MAC Address Filtering (a MAC address is also known as a Physical Address). You may have to add each wireless device into your MAC Address filter. This makes it harder to access your network for those who try to use your connection without your consent, to compensate for the loss of security in the WEP protocol.
Thanks for bringing up, that the Nintendo DS Lite system aren't supported to use the WPA protocol, I didn't know that. I'm using a Wireless G Modem and when I tried to connect to it with my DS XL it wouldn't let me, so I had to change some some settings on NSC on my modem.

I wouldn't suggest you enabling the MAC Adress Filtering, probably as last option in case you haven't been able to connect your DS. Because if you have another devices connected to your modem/router (such as another computer, iPod, etc), it will blocked them from the using your network, and you would have to add them manually to enable them.
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I am trying to connect to my internet by when I do theres a gray lock besides my internets name. I tried to do it manually but still haveing trouble. If someone can tell me, that would be a BIG help.

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Your device may have been removed from you router's MAC Address Filter... or someone may have changed your WEP/WPA key. :\ Either way, it doesn't sound like good news, unless you can get into the config for your router.
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Try connecting to it anyway. If it prompts you for an access key, check on your router's casing for a long number labeled key or WEP.
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