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Definition
Support and Troubleshooting
SSID
(Service Set Identifier)
Key
IP Address
Subnet Mask
This is the name of network that you’re trying to connect to. It’s also known as
A key is a tool which allows for the encryption of data sent between the Nintendo DSi XL and an access point. The access point and the system must be set 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 a network.
The value that indicates which number of the IP address represents the network to which the IP address is attached.
Proxy
Wi-Fi Profile
An easy to use security setting for protecting communications with a wireless LAN device.
A server that works relays a variety of access to the Internet.
The unique identification number assigned to a specific Nintendo DS when using Nintendo
Information you enter when setting up your connection settings and
About Wireless Security and Key Input
Support and Troubleshooting
Gateway IP
The Gateway IP is the machine on a network that tells other computers on the same network where to go to find either other computers on the same network, or how to get out of the network to access the Internet.
• Characters entered on the connection configuration screen appear as asterisks (*). |
• There are two |
numbers, and hexadecimal, which uses numbers 0 through 9, and letters a through f. |
• The Nintendo DSi XL system only works with access points using |
Primary DNS /
Secondary DNS
DHCP Server (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
MAC Address
NAT (Network Address Translation)
DNS, or Domain Name Service, is the method of translating the name of a website to the IP address of the computer on which that website is contained. This server’s IP address will be entered during
The server that broadcasts gives you the IP address and other information needed 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 IP address settings to allow the Nintendo DSi XL system to connect to the Internet. Depending on the network environment, the use of NAT may cause difficulties in connecting to the Internet.
point to which you are trying to connect uses a different encryption method, you will have to change |
the access points encryption method. |
• For setting details, see the instruction booklet of the access point you will be using. |
About Entering WEP Keys
•You can register up to four keys on a standard access point. To connect your Nintendo DSi XL, be sure to use the WEP key being used on the access point side.
•The number of characters used by keys differs depending on the method
being used. ASCII: 5, 13, or 16
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
WEP
This number represents the largest amount of data that can be sent at one time over a network.
A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the Nintendo DSi XL system and an access point.
A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the Nintendo DSi XL system and an access point.The encryption used is more secure thanWEP security.
A method of encryption used to protect transmissions between the Nintendo DSi XL system and an access point. The encryption used is more secure than WEP and TKIP security.
Hexadecimal: 10, 26 or 32
About Entering WPA Keys
•The number of characters used by keys differs depending on the method being used.
ASCII: 8 to 63 characters
Hexadecimal: 64 characters
