Most SMC Wireless Broadband Gateways, Wireless Routers and Access Points can be interfaced with Nintendo DS WFC effortlessly. On a few SMC devices, however, you may have to tweak their network settings (using static IP address assignment instead of dynamic allocation or DHCP), or brute force them into operating at slower speeds (1-2mbps) that the wireless interface in your Nintendo DS has been designed for.

Consider lowering the data transmission speeds (a.k.a. Basic Rate, or Transmission Rate Setting) to 1-2mbps if you are having wifi link stability (and not just connectivity) issues. If you are having trouble getting your Nintendo DS through a SMC wireless product altogether, you may have either a network parameter or a security (authentication or encryption) related conflict.

Setting up a fully functional wireless link between a Nintendo DS gaming console and a SMC Wireless Router (or a SMC Broadband/ADSL gateway, a WiFi Bridge, or an AP for that matter) is not too difficult. Essentially, all you need to ensure is that both of these wireless gadgets (i.e. wifi link end- point/terminal devices) are configured such that they would cooperate/interact with each other. Parameters that need to be setup identically/compatibly include various networking parameters (NIC IP Address, Netmask, etc.), data encryption (use of WEP vs. WPA, etc.) settings, as well as the wireless standards mode (i.e. operating in IEEE 802.11b vs. 802.11g mode, etc.) that they are to setup to operate in.

The following section outlines how to (1) Verify/update wireless networking/security parameters (SSID, Username, Password, WEP key, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.) on your SMC device, and (2) how to create a matching (mirrored) wifi connection profile (using one of the three Connection Save Files -CSF 1, 2 or 3) on your Nintendo DS.

To access its built-in configuration/setup utility program, you need to reach your SMC device using the HTTP protocol. Launch a web browser (Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, or Netscape, etc.) on your computer, type in http://192.168.2.1 (default IP address for LAN/NIC Interface on most SMC wireless gear) in your web browser’s URL/Location bar, and then press Enter on your keyboard. If you are not able to get to the SMC Setup program as stated above, try entering http://192.168.2.1:80 or http://192.168.2.1:88 instead in your web browser.

If presented with a user authentication (login) screen, try the following:
Default SMC Wireless Router Username: N/A (none, leave blank)
Default SMC Wireless Router Password: none (none, leave blank) If that does not work, try admin or smcadmin for password.

If you are still unable to login, verify that (a) you are typing your password correctly, (b) your CAPSLOCK key is off, and that (c) you have current admin password for your SMC device. It could also happen if the firmware (a set of instructions stored on an EEPROM microchip) on your SMC product has been corrupted. In that event, you may have no options but to reset your SMC WiFi router to factory default settings by inserting a paper clip into the reset button and holding it down for about 15 seconds.

IMPORTANT: Secure your SMC router promptly (using a strong password, a non-obvious WEP Key, etc.) if you need to reset (wipe clean) your router to its factory default settings -unless you want to make your entire WLAN (possibly including all of your personal data) accessible to scammers.

Login to Your SMC Wireless Router, and Proceed as Follows:

• Retrieve/Change SSID on Your SMC WiFi Router: Go to the Wireless tab to review/update SSID.

  Default SSID on SMC Wireless Routers: default (lowercase)

• How to Access or Change WEP Keys on SMC Wireless Routers: To access the WEP information, go to the Wireless tab.

  Hint: If you are experiencing WLAN connectivity issues, try a 64-bit (instead of using a 128 bit WEP key or WPA) data encryption key. To avoid complications due to WEP Key mismatch (typing errors, etc.), use a simple 10-digit WEP Key (i.e. a Hex Key such as 0123456789 or 8888888888, etc.) during troubleshooting or initial setup. Record your WEP Key carefully because you are going to need it for configuring a matching Connection Save File on your Nintendo DS.

• To Verify or Update DHCP Settings on a SMC Router: You may have to go through Windows Networking applet (on a Windows PC, go to Control Panel, Network Applet) to tweak DHCP Settings.
  
• To Verify or Update DNS Settings on SMC Routers: Go to the WAN tab, and then click on Static IP.
  
• To Change Broadcast Settings on SMC Routers: N/A.

After having accurately documented (updated) various settings (such as password, SSID, WEP key, LAN interface IP Address, Mac Address, etc.) on your SMC router, the only thing that remains to be done is to create a matching Connection Save File (CSF 1, 2, or 3) on your Nintendo DS. Read How to Configure Nintendo DS WiFi Connection Save Files to Work with Your Wireless Router for detailed, step by step instructions.

If you are still having connectivity/stability issues with your wifi link, check out additional documentation available at this site and/or at manufacturer's support site. Consider upgrading firmware on your SMC router as well -if available.

Information contained herein applies to most SMC Wireless Broadband Cable/ADSL Gateway Routers, Wireless Ethernet Bridges, 54/108Mbps Wireless Access Points, and Wireless Access Point Storage products including: SMC2304WBR-AG, SMC2304WBR-G ver 751.7373, SMC2404WBR, SMC2804WBR (product code: 751.0164), SMC2804WBRP-G, SMC7004VWBR (product code: 750.9821), SMC7904WBRA , SMC7908VoWBRA, SMCWAPS-G , SMCWBR14-G, SMCWBR14-G2, SMCWBR14-GM, SMCWBR14T-G, and SMCWEBT-G.