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==DS==
 
==DS==
  
===Connecting to the network===
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===Network Registration===
Please visit http://register.gac.edu and enter your MAC address in the provided field. You will do this with all video game consoles.
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Starting February 2nd, 2022, it is no longer required to register personal devices on the 鶹Ƶ network.
 
 
===Does 鶹Ƶ use MAC filtering?===
 
Yes. This is why you need to find your MAC address and call the [[Technology Helpline]].
 
  
 
===Finding your MAC address===
 
===Finding your MAC address===
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===Wired or Wireless===
 
===Wired or Wireless===
 
If you do not have the [[Nintendo USB Connector]], you will most likely be using your wireless connection.
 
If you do not have the [[Nintendo USB Connector]], you will most likely be using your wireless connection.
 
 
  
 
[[File:Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png|right|thumb]]
 
[[File:Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png|right|thumb]]
 
==3DS==
 
==3DS==
  
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The 3DS is able to surf the internet wirelessly with its Internet browser on the main menu screen.
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To surf the internet, make sure that the wireless signal is on.  It is on the left side of the 3DS.
  
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===Network Registration===
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Starting February 2nd, 2022, it is no longer required to register personal devices on the 鶹Ƶ network.
  
 
===Finding Your Mac Address===
 
===Finding Your Mac Address===
#Turn on your 3DS if it is not turned on.  Go to Menu screen.
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#Go to the Main Menu screen.
 
#Tap the System Preferences tab.
 
#Tap the System Preferences tab.
#Tap the Internet Settings tab.
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#Go to "Internet Settings".
#Tap the Other Information panel.
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#Go to "Other Information."
#Tap the Confirm Mac Address tab.
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#Tap the "Confirm Mac Address" tab.
 
 
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/ds/index.jsp Connecting Online Help Page]  
 
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/ds/index.jsp Connecting Online Help Page]  
 
* [http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/routerSelect.do?manufacturer=Linksys&router=%2Frouters%2Fen%2FWRT54GS%2FWRT54GS.html Router Specific FAQ]
 
* [http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/routerSelect.do?manufacturer=Linksys&router=%2Frouters%2Fen%2FWRT54GS%2FWRT54GS.html Router Specific FAQ]
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* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na/index.jsp 3DS Support Site]
 
{{Tech help}}
 
{{Tech help}}
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[[Category:Video game consoles]]
 
[[Category:Video game consoles]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo]]

Latest revision as of 11:42, 21 February 2022

Nintendo DS.jpg

The DS is a hand held video game console developed and sold by Nintendo. The 3DS is Nintendo's most recent update to the system.

DS

Network Registration

Starting February 2nd, 2022, it is no longer required to register personal devices on the 鶹Ƶ network.

Finding your MAC address

  1. Insert a Wifi-enabled game into the DS.
  2. In the game's menu, go to connection set up.
  3. In connection set up, go to "Options," then "System Settings." The Mac address is displayed on the top line.

NOTE: If you are playing a local wireless game with friends (connecting directly to other DS's in close proximity), you will not need to connect to the 鶹Ƶ network.

Wired or Wireless

If you do not have the Nintendo USB Connector, you will most likely be using your wireless connection.

Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png

3DS

The 3DS is able to surf the internet wirelessly with its Internet browser on the main menu screen.

To surf the internet, make sure that the wireless signal is on. It is on the left side of the 3DS.

Network Registration

Starting February 2nd, 2022, it is no longer required to register personal devices on the 鶹Ƶ network.

Finding Your Mac Address

  1. Go to the Main Menu screen.
  2. Tap the System Preferences tab.
  3. Go to "Internet Settings".
  4. Go to "Other Information."
  5. Tap the "Confirm Mac Address" tab.

External links