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It depends on the game. Most games currently don't support WPA/WPA2. And I agree; I don't know why the game does not follow the configuration setup from the DS itself. So even if you have a DSi that supports WPA/WPA2, if you have a game that does not support it, it won't work.
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Can the Nintendo DSi play Nintendo DS games?
Yes, the Nintendo DSi can play Nintendo DS games. The NDS and NDSi are compatible with each other and can link for multiplayer as well. There are really no such thing as 'DSi games' except for DSi-ware and one or two games that require the DSi camera, none of which are compatible with a DS. However, since the DSi has no GBA slot, Game Boy Advance games and DS games that require this slot (e.g. Guitar Hero: On Tour) cannot be played on a DSi. Flash carts and unofficial hardware won't work either, but there may be a newer version available, designed for the DSi. Another problem you might find is that if you have any Wi-fi capable games, they will only work with a WEP security enabled network (or of course a network without security), not WPA.
I have a DSi and connect to WPA-2 and Pokemon diamond asks for a WEP can I still connect on Pokemon Diamond with WPA-2?
no i had to change mine back to a wep
What is error code 051300 -1 on the dsi?
It means that your router only supports higher security encryption: WPA-2, your DSI uses WEP Encryption. So you go to Advanced Settings in Set Up Internet Connection and it will show WPA for your wifi connection.
Does the Nintendo DSi support wpa2-psk encryption?
Yes and no.When setting up the network connection in the DSi menu settings, you have to go into the advanced settings. Only in the advanced settings are you allowed to enter a network encrypted through WPA-PSK. Why it is this way is a complete mystery but only a minor annoyance.The problem is that once you have gone through entering your network or SSID, and you go to enter your password, you discover quickly that the password must be only letters, numbers, and just a measly handful of symbols. So if you have a password with only letters and numbers, you are safe. If you have any given symbol in your network password, you're boned. Personally, I'm not comfortable only using letters and numbers in my encryption process; a mixture of symbols are a must for security purposes in WPA/WPA2 systems.Finally, and perhaps most importantly, only new DSi games that have been created to work on the DSi are capable of using a WPA2 network connection! So all your old games? They won't work. And whether or not games released after the DSi WPA2 architecture was built is completely up to the game designer. In other words, games built after the DSi was released may or may not work with WPA2.For the most part, you are stuck with a WEP network or no network play. There may be a few dozen games released in 2009 that support WPA2. The internet browser and the DSi store, however, both work perfectly fine on a WPA2-PSK protected network.
Can Nintendo ds be played with wpa?
Unfortunately no, the wi-fi chip inside the Nintendo DS does support pinging WPA networks with the right software but DS games are built to only connect to WEP wi-fi connections. So sorry, but if you wanted to play on a WPA network, its not possible.
Do all ds and dsi games that support wifi need 'WEP' connection security to play online?
They have to connect to a wireless network using either WEP security, or none at all. The DSi can connect to WPA security, but only for the DSi store and online browser. It cannot play games over WPA though.
Why can my dsi go on wifi but my games can't?
Are you using WPA security? While the DSi's browser can use WPA encryption, games cannot, they can only be played over WEP or unencrypted connections.
Does the dsi XL connect to wpa n settings?
Yes, the DSi XL can connect using WPA encryption, but only for its browser, it cannot use WPA for in-game wi-fi such as the Pokemon games use.
Why is wifi working for my ds apps such as flipnote studio but not my ds games?
More than likely your router is using WPA encryption - while the DSi can use WPA encryption, it is only for the browser and its other online applications like Flipnote Studio. However regular DS games cannot use WPA encryption, only WEP. This is an inbuilt limitation of the cartridges themselves, so it doesn't matter that you are using a DSi, you still can only use WEP encryption when using those games online. Some new games are DSi-enhanced and will work with WPA encryption when played on a DSi, XL or 3DS. Pokemon Black and White were the first, there are more now.
What Was one of the first Ds And dsi games?
One of the first 'DSi-enhanced' games was Pokemon Black and White, which could do things like use the DSi's advanced connection settings, letting it play over a WPA connection.
Why cant you use WiFi on your dsi?
You can use Wifi on a DSI, if it doesn't work with you then it's probably because you have WPA connection security settings. WPA connection will allow you to surf the internet and go on the DSI Shop etc., but will not allow you to play games over Nintendo Wifi Connection. To do this, you will have to change your settings to WEP so that you can play on Wifi on your DSI. However, WEP is not as safe to use an internet connection as WPA, so be careful. Hope I Helped... Emounders
How do you get Nintendo wifi-connection if you have wpa?
The Nintendo DS can only use WEP encryption. The DSi and 3DS can connect to WPA for internet and other internal functions, but only 3DS games and special 'DSi-enhanced' ones can be played over WPA, they are unable to play regular DS games over it. The only real solution is to change your router to WEP.
Is the Nintendo dsi XL compatible with WPA internet conectivity?
Yes, it is, but only for its browser and things like the DSi Store. It cannot play a game over a WPA connection - this is something that was hard coded into the games themselves when the cartridges were designed, to only use WEP encryption.
What kind of WiFi protection is compatible with Super Scribblenauts WEP WPA WPA2?
WEP only. While the DSi and the 3DS are capable of using WPA encryption, this is only for the browser/stores, or for special 'DSi-enhanced' games like Pokemon Black and White. So even in a DSi or 3DS, Super Scribblenauts is only compatible with WEP encryption.
Can the Nintendo DSi play Nintendo DS games?
Yes, the Nintendo DSi can play Nintendo DS games. The NDS and NDSi are compatible with each other and can link for multiplayer as well. There are really no such thing as 'DSi games' except for DSi-ware and one or two games that require the DSi camera, none of which are compatible with a DS. However, since the DSi has no GBA slot, Game Boy Advance games and DS games that require this slot (e.g. Guitar Hero: On Tour) cannot be played on a DSi. Flash carts and unofficial hardware won't work either, but there may be a newer version available, designed for the DSi. Another problem you might find is that if you have any Wi-fi capable games, they will only work with a WEP security enabled network (or of course a network without security), not WPA.
How do you get wi-fi connection on your DS if you have a router that's using WPA encryption?
I think you can't use a router with a WPA connection with the Nintendo DS. I tried it with our router, but finally gave up and configured the router to WEP instead. The regular DS and DS lite cannot decrypt WPA security, but the DSi can. You could get a Nintendo USB wi-fi adapter which plugs into the PC and turns it into another access point, the DS can connect to this. It doesn't matter that your router is using WPA, because only your PC is connecting to that, the DS is now connecting to a signal broadcast by the PC itself. But please note when using WPA on the DSi that only newer games will work with it. Old DS games will not work which is a shame.
Will Pokemon Black and White Support WPA?
yes if you have a DSi or DSi XL.
