User Manual

Internet Settings Parental Controls
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Communication Device (Wired or Wireless)
You will need one of the following.
NOTE: If you are using a bridge modem that does not include any router functionality, you
will also need a separate broadband router.
Wii LAN Adapter (sold separately)
This connects to the Internet using a cable connection. See the LAN
adapter manual for information on how to connect the LAN adapter.
Wireless LAN Access Point (sold separately)
Use an access point that supports the 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b
standard to connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Setup can be simplified if you use an access point that includes one of the
following features:
• Visit support.nintendo.com for a list of wireless access points (routers) confirmed to
work with the Wii U console. You cannot use access points that only support the
802.11a standard.
If you can’t connect to the Internet...
• Check the location and distance of your access point. If possible, locate your access
point in the same room as your Wii U console for the strongest signal.
• Check for metal objects or electronic devices that may be close to your access point or
Wii U console. Objects such as metal filing cabinets, speakers, power strips, or cordless
phones can interfere with wireless signals and should be moved further away if
possible.
Access point Wii U console GamePad
More than 6.5’ Less than 26’
AOSS™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
When your network environment is ready...
Configure your connection settings
in System Settings, Internet, on
the WiiU Menu.
NOTE: Detailed instructions are
displayed on the TV screen during
configuration.
Parental Controls
Parental Controls can limit the download and use of
certain content on the WiiU system. Parental Controls can
also limit the use of certain WiiU system features.
• When Parental Controls are enabled, some System
Settings, such as Internet Settings, System Transfer, and
Format System Memory, cannot be accessed. You will
need to enter the PIN to access these features.
IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian should configure the Parental Controls settings.
PIN for Identification
Make sure to not forget the PIN and answer to the secret
question that you create when setting Parental Controls. If you
do forget these, tap “I Forgot” in the upper right corner of the
screen and follow the instructions displayed.
Restriction Options
See the WiiU Electronic Manual ( ), Parental Controls, for more information.
IMPORTANT: Restriction options are dependent on the availability of system features.
A System Update may be required for a complete list of options.
Game Rating Restricts all usage (as well as purchase through Nintendo eShop) of
software exceeding the selected rating.
Online Interaction in Games Restricts the use of online features of software such as online play,
conversation among users, and Miiverse posts.
Internet Browser Restricts the use of the Internet browser.
WiiU Shopping Services Restricts the use of credit cards or the purchase of software through
services such as Nintendo eShop.
Miiverse Restricts users from viewing or posting content on Miiverse.
Friend Registration Restricts the registration of additional friends.
Entertainment Excluding
Games
When this setting is enabled, before any non-game software not
covered by its own parental control starts, you will see a description
of the software and be offered a chance to lock or unlock it for the
current user with the Parental Controls PIN.
Data Management Restricts the deletion or moving of software or save data using
Data Management.
Internet Settings Restricts the addition, modification, or deletion of Internet settings.
• Some features, such as User Settings (p. 33), Format System Memory, and WiiU Chat, are
restricted automatically.
• The Wii U Menu and the Wii Menu have different restriction options.