Nintendo DSi cannot connect to wireless network

Can you try to temporarily disable the security settings on your AE to see if the device can connect that way? If so, that would give you a clue that the DSi may need a different type of security setting on your AE.

If the DSi still doesn't work when security is disabled, I think your next step would be to contact Nintendo support.

Hi Benni, welcome to the discussions.

I'm not a gamer, but I can think of a few things to check based on your post.

First, open AirPort Utility to get an idea of how your device is set up. To locate Airport Utility navigate through your hard drive to Applications and then open the Utility folder.

In Airport Utility, click on Manual Setup in the lower left part of the pane. Next click on the AirPort icon at the top of the window. Now, in the line just below that reads "Summary - Time Capsule - Wireless - Access", click on Wireless.

This will show you the wireless settings for your device.

I don't know whether the Wii and the DS operate on "802.11g" or "802.11n". My guess is "g". If the new DSi operates on the faster "802.11n" speeds, then you need to make sure that your device is set up for that. The best setting for Radio Mode would be 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) because this will allow all devices to work on the network.

Check the Wireless Security settings as well. If the 2 devices you have now work correctly on the current setting, I would guess that the new DSi would as well.

Hope this helps. Post back on your progress.

Having the same problems. How did you fix it?

I would not suggest that you leave your WiFi network unsecured as anyone can login and make use of it, access your computers or use all your bandwidth.

I have a Wii, DS, DSi, PSP and PS3 all connected to my WEP secure Airport Express with no issues so it is possible (my Airports only support b/g as they are not the new n versions).

If you set up a WEP network using an Aiport you must remember that the password you type in in OsX is not the same as the Network key (which must be used on non-Apple devices). To get this just open your basestation settings in the Airport Utility and click 'Equivalent Network Password" this long string is the one to use on your Wii/DS/DSi etc.

Furthermore both the Wii and the DSi support WEP, WPA and WPA2. To access this on the DSi enter the Internet settings area where you will see Connections 1-3 (these only support WEP), however if you click Advanced setup you will get access to Connections 4-6 which support the new authentication methods.

Note that the DSi cannot make use of network features in old DS games using the new connections (4-6) so if you wish to play old DS games online you will need a working connection in slot 1-3 using no encryption or WEP.

Hope this helps.

Oh ok. Very strange must be something in the TimeMachine which is different to the other Airports. Bizarre. Still you have it working and are on the case security wise 😉

I had the same problem with the airport extreme. I added the guest network feature with no security for the DSI and that worked.

I just solved this problem (DSi working on a secured network WAP/ WAP2):

Step 1: You need to make sure your AIRPORT or TimeCapsule wireless router is setup to support N,B,G protocols:
1._ Login to your Airport Console
2._ Under Airport, go to Wireless
3._ Under the Radio Mode you need to select 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible)
4._ Under Security you need to select WPA/ WPA2 Personal

Step 2: Copy your DNS server being used by your Airport router
1._ In the Airport Console, click on Internet
2._ Under DNS servers there are 2 entries. Copy them. The first entry is your Primary DNS server and the second Entry is your secondary DNS server

Step 3: Configure Wireless in your DSi
1._ Once you have power your DSi, Go to System Settings
2._ Click the BlueArrow twice to get to the Internet option
3._ Click on Internet
4._ Click on Connection Settings
5._ Click on Advance Setup
6._ Click on Connection 4 or any available (I will recommend to start with a fresh none use connection)
7._ Click Search for an Access Point
8._ Choose your wireless Network name
9._ Enter your security key. Notice, it will recognized the protocol as WPA2-PSK(TKIP)
10. Click OK
11._ Click OK again to Save the settings
12._Click OK on Begin connection test - Note: You will get an error like Error Code 052111-1. Don't worry yet
13._ Click back
14._ Click connection setting, click Advanced setup, Click setup complete on the connection number you just created before, Click on Change Settings
15._ Click on The Blue arrow 3 times until you see the Auto-Obtain DNS. CLICK NO. Click Detail Setup. Enter the 2 numbers you copies step 2.2. and click OK on each entry. Then OK again.
16._ Click Save
17._ Now the Big Moment. It will ask you to begin a connection test. Click Yes.

You will get a message that your connection test was successful.

Now enjoy your DSi...

so I am trying to connect dsi too. I cant find the equivlant password thing can you please help me thanks

Open the airport utility form your computer
Click on the Airport Extreme or Express (the one you want to connect to with your DSi)
Click on manual set up button
From the top menu click on Base Station
Choose then Equivalent Network Password