Why can't I hook up my DS to the Wi-Fi usb connector on my computer?

Question

When testing the connection, the error code 52103 comes up. What does this mean?

Answer 1

Try here http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/troubleshoot.do?error=52103&x=5&y=10 if that doesn't work try http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/SupportHome.jsp and if that doesn't work try Customer Service 1-800-355-3700

Answer 2

Step 1 - Disable Windows Firewall

a) Click Start > Connect To > Show All Connections
b) Double click the Local Area Connection that says Wi-Fi USB Connector to open up a status window
c) Click the properties button at the bottom. This will open a properties menu.
d) Click on the advanced tab, then click the settings button next to Windows Firewall
e) In the firewall window choose off and click ok (Don't worry, you can turn it back on after)


Step 2 - Unistall Nintendo Wifi

a) Click Start > Connect To > Show All Connections
b) Double click the Local Area Connection that says Wi-Fi USB Connector to open up a status window
c) Click the properties button at the bottom. This will open a properties menu.
d)click the configure button at near the top of the window. This open the Nintendo Wi-fi USB Connector Properties window.
e)Choose the driver tab and click uninstall.

Step 3 - Finishing Up

a) Once the connector is uninstalled, remove the connector and installation disk from you computer and restart.
b) After restarting, install the connector by the provided instructions. After it is all installed you can then use the connector registration program to aprove access by your DS
c) Once you can access wi-fi connection, re-activate the windows firewall by double clicking the firewall icon on the right side of the task bar.

NOTES: KEEP IN MIND. If you log off your name, or shut down/restart your computer, you may have to go to the connector registration program and deny access by your DS, the re-allow it for it to work.

Hope this helps you.