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    How to Manually Enter Security Settings

    Information on how to manually enter your network security information (WEP, WPA2-PSK, etc.) into the Nintendo Switch console.

    Complete These Steps:

    On a PC or smart device:

    Locate the security type and wireless password for your router.

    On the Nintendo Switch console:

    1. Go to System Settings and select “Internet”, then “Internet Settings”. Your Nintendo Switch console will automatically search for nearby Wi-Fi signals.
    2. Select your network from the list of networks located under “Registered Networks”.
    3. Select "Security".
    4. Select the matching security type: WEP (Open), WEP (Shared), WPA-PSK (AES), or WPA2-PSK (AES).
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    5. Enter the wireless password exactly as it appears, paying close attention to any symbols, special characters or unusual capitalisation.
      hac_screenshot_systemsettings_internetpassword.jpg
      • If you would like to view the password as you enter it, select "Show", located at the top of the on-screen keyboard.
    6. Select "OK" to save these settings.