How to connect to the internet
Your Nintendo Switch console can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or via a wired connection. Each type of connection requires different conditions, which are listed below.
Wi-Fi connection setup
You'll need:
- An internet connection
- A wireless router
- A Nintendo Switch console

Wired connection setup
You can only choose to use a wired connection when the console is in TV mode.
You'll need:
- An internet connection
- A router
- A LAN cable
- A LAN adapter (sold separately)
- A Nintendo Switch console (TV mode)

It can be helpful to set up both a wired and wireless connection.
If you're just using a wired connection, your Nintendo Switch console will become unable to connect to the internet as soon as you remove it from the dock. However, if you also set up a wireless connection, your Nintendo Switch console will connect to Wi-Fi as soon as the wired connection is lost.