Difference between revisions of "Nintendo DS"

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===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.
 
#Tap the Internet Settings tab.

Revision as of 14:58, 16 March 2012

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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

Connecting to the network

Please visit and enter your MAC address in the provided field. You will do this with all video game consoles.

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

  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.


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3DS

Connecting to the Network

Visit Technology Helpline Center at Olin Hall with your Nintendo 3DS to get registered onto the 鶹Ƶ network. You may also call Technology Helpline at x6111 and we can register you when you provide us your MAC address.

Finding Your Mac Address

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

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