Learn how to connect Wi-Fi on Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite and learn how to resolve wireless network issues on the console.
Connecting Wi-Fi to the Nintendo Switch is reasonably simple – the process is very similar to what you would do on your smartphone or tablet. However, it can be tricky to add more than one network or connect to more specific networks.
- How to add credits on the Nintendo Switch eShop
- How to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online
Below, we will give the tip and try to solve possible problems that may occur.
Nintendo Switch (Image: Daniel Hooper / Unsplash)
How to connect Nintendo Switch Wi-Fi
You will need the basics:
- The SSID “service set identifier” (network name);
- The password for the Wi-Fi network, if necessary.
How to find Wi-Fi networks with the Nintendo Switch
- Move the Nintendo Switch closer to the router to ensure a strong signal;
- On the console, in the Home menu ( ), select Settings ( );
- Select “Internet”, then “Internet Settings”;
- The Nintendo Switch will automatically search for nearby Wi-Fi signals;
- If you cannot find the network, move closer to the wireless router in question and press the Y button to search for your network again.
Nintendo Switch settings (Image: Support / Nintendo)
How to connect Wi-Fi to Nintendo Switch
- Select your home network from the list;
- Enter the password if prompted;
- The Nintendo Switch will test the Internet connection.
Nintendo Switch Internet Settings (Image: Support / Nintendo)
Test done and completed, select “OK” to complete the process and you will be connected.
Failed?
There is a way to manually configure wireless networks on the Nintendo Switch. It makes more sense on specific networks that require devices to be configured.
How to Manually Set Up a Wi-Fi Network on the Switch
- In the Settings ( ), select “Internet” and “Internet Settings”;
- Scroll to the end of the list of networks in “Found Networks”;
- Select “Manual Configuration”;
- Select one of the following options and enter the data you should have:
Manual Nintendo Switch Internet Settings (Image: Support / Nintendo)
- Network Name (that you want to give)
- SSID (network name of the Wi-Fi router you are connecting to)
- In Security, select the security type of the router and enter the Wi-Fi password
- In IP Address Settings, select “Automatic” to have the IP obtained directly from the router or “Manual” to enter IP, netmask and gateway.
- In DNS Settings , select “Automatic” to have the DNS settings obtained from the router or “Manual” to enter the primary and secondary DNS.
- In Proxy Settings , select “No” if you are not using a proxy or “Yes” and enter the required proxy server, port and authentication information.
- In MTU, enter the appropriate MTU value (1400).
- Under Connecting to Hidden Networks, select “Yes” to allow the console to connect to hidden networks (networks that do not broadcast your SSID) or “No”.
After adjusting the information, select “Save” and “Connect to This Network” to test the connection you saved or “Back” to return to the Internet settings.
When manually adding a wireless Internet connection, it is only mandatory to update the SSID (real network name) configuration. All other settings can be updated later or left as defaults, depending on requirements.
Most problems are caused by trying to connect to a hidden network. That is, the one that does not appear in the standard search for the connection. When manually configuring with the correct name (SSID) and allowing connection to hidden networks, it should be resolved.
