SUNYNP Student Computer Help Desk

The Nintendo DS systems only supports wireless connections in a way that will not work on ResNet. In order to connect a Nintendo DS system to the Internet through ResNet you must have a PC running Windows XP or newer and use an accessory called the “Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector”. Unfortunately this accessory has been discontinued by Nintendo and may be difficult to find.

The Wi-FI USB Connector will plug into your computer and allow your Nintendo DS to connect to the Internet wirelessly through your computer. When you use this method you do not need to have your game device registered as it will use your computer instead of directly connecting. Once you have the connector software installed on the computer and your computer is signed into ResNet you should be able to play online games using the DS.

There are currently no plans for a wired network adapter for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Also due to the way Nintendo chose to implement wireless support on the DS it will most likely never be supported by SUNY New Paltz’s wireless network. You must purchase and use the “Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector” with a Windows computer to connect the DS system to the Internet.