How do you connect the Nintendo Switch to the internet?
You just got your new Nintendo Switch and want to play online with your friends right away, but you don't know how to connect your new console to the internet. In this article, we'll explain exactly how to do this. So you can soon play your favorite games online with your friends again.
Wirelessly connect your Nintendo Switch
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The home screen
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The system settings screen
For online gaming, you need an internet connection. We'll explain step-by-step how to connect your Nintendo Switch wirelessly to the internet below.
- Make sure you're near your router.
- Select the gearwheel icon at the bottom right of the home screen.
- Select 'Internet' and then 'Internet Settings'.
- Choose your network and enter your password.
Your Nintendo Switch is now wirelessly connected to the internet.
Connect your Nintendo Switch with a cable
Want a wired internet connection on your Nintendo Switch? Connect your Switch with an internet cable. Do you have a Nintendo Switch OLED? Plug your internet cable into the back of the Nintendo Switch OLED dock. If you have a regular Nintendo Switch, you need an adapter. You can connect it to the USB input of the dock. You can then connect the internet cable to the adapter. After that, your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.
BlueBuilt network cable
- The network cable is shielded by foil, which prevents interferences.
- This cable has a 5-year warranty.
- With a maximum 10Gbps speed, you're ready for future network equipment.
- An FTP network cable provides less protection against outside interference than an STP Ethernet cable.
