How can I connect a Wii U to my router with an Ethernet cable?

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Purchase a Wii LAN Adapter and connect to your Wii U.

Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem or router to the Wii LAN adapter.

From the Wii U menu select System Settings.

Select Internet.

Select Find Recommended Connection Type and select Yes.

When asked if you use Wi-Fi, answer No.

Can you connect an Ethernet cable to a Wii U?

With your Wii U turned off, insert the Wii LAN adapter into the USB port on the back of your Wii U console. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Wii LAN adapter, and connect the other end to a network port on your modem or wired router.

How do I connect my Wii U to a wired connection?

Complete these steps

Install the Wii LAN Adapter.

From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.

Using the Left Stick, select the Internet icon and press the A Button. ...

Select Connect to the Internet. ...

Press the Y Button or tap Connection Types located in the top-left corner.

Select Wired Connection.

How do I connect my Wii U to the router?

Using the Left Stick, select the "Internet" icon and press the A Button. Select "Connect to the Internet." Wii U will search for available Wi-Fi networks in your area. Once the search completes, use the Right Stick to scroll up and down through the list of networks and select the name of your Wi-Fi network.

Can I Plug an Ethernet cable directly into router?

To connect a router to your computer with an Ethernet cable: Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet, Uplink, WAN or WLAN port on your router. Plug in your router and allow at least 2 to 3 minutes for it to light up.

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How to use a Lan cable with your Wii U

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