My DS wont connect to my Wi-fi?

How to Connect to Wi-Fi on a DS

• Answer:

  Many Nintendo DS games allow the player to get online and play against opponents around the world. To do this, the DS connects to a wireless router or access point using its built-in Wi-Fi adapter. Using a wireless connection to get online with your Nintendo DS requires a Wi-Fi-enabled game and a working wireless router or access point. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Working wireless router or access point Wi-Fi-enabled Nintendo DS game (Nintendo DS and DS Lite only) Instructions Nintendo DS and DS Lite Insert a game that has the ability to play online with a Wi-Fi connection and turn the Nintendo DS on. Most games supporting the ability to play online feature a circular blue "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection" logo on the box. Browse through the game's setup menus until you locate the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup" screen. Tap the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings" button on the left side of the screen. Tap one of the numbered "Connection" buttons, e.g. "Connection 1." Tap "Search for an Access Point." The Nintendo DS will search for a signal from nearby wireless routers. Each router it finds will be displayed with its name and a padlock icon. The padlock icon will indicate the type of security used by the router. A blue icon indicates that the router has no security, while a red icon indicates a secure router. Tap the name of the router or access point that you want to connect to. If prompted, enter the security key used by your router, then tap "OK." The wireless connection will be ready to use. Nintendo DSi and DSi XL Tap the wrench-shaped icon on the bottom of the screen. Tap the blue arrow on the right side of the screen twice, then tap the "Internet" button. Tap "Connection Settings," then tap the "None" button next to "Connection 1." Tap "Search for an Access Point." The unit will search for a signal from nearby wireless routers. Each router it finds will be displayed with its name and a padlock icon. The padlock icon indicates the type of security used by the router. An unlocked icon indicates that the router has no security, while a locked icon indicates a secure router. Tap the name of the router or access point that you want to connect to. If prompted, enter the security key used by your router, then tap "OK." The wireless connection will be ready to use. Tips & Warnings Tip: If a gray padlock icon is displayed next to the name of a router when you search for open access points on your Nintendo DS, the router uses a form of security not compatible with the DS. This can be resolved by using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) on the router or by turning encryption off.