Connect a Nintendo 3DS to a Hotel's TOS Protected Wi Fi
If you are staying at a hotel with a TOS (terms of service) protected wi-fi you will be unable to connect your 3DS using the standard method. Here's the solution.
Steps
- Find the TOS web address first.
- If you have a laptop, try connecting that way. Write down the web address for the gatekeeper page. In most instances, this will be a page that requests your first and last names and room number and asks that you agree to the terms of service for a period of 24 hours.
- Use the Internet option on the 3DS to "search for an access point". Select one of the hotel's access points. The connection will not work at this time since you need to agree to Terms of Service before you can connect but no matter, all you want to do at this point is have it configured on your 3DS.
- Bring up your web browser in the Nintendo 3DS.
- Go to the link you obtained in STEP #1. Voila, here is the TOS page on your 3DS.
- Simply fill out the applicable fields and submit. You will be instantly connected to the hotel's Wi-Fi.
Tips
- You may be able to skip the Internet option on the 3DS to "search for an access point" and proceed right to the Terms of Service page on your 3DS browser. However, if you are unable to connect go back and configure the access point in your list of connections.
- This article was written for hotel's with free WIFI. The process will probably be the same for those that charge a fee.
