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The '''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''' (commonly abbreviated '''WFC''') is an online [[multiplayer gaming]] service run by [[Nintendo]] to provide free online play in compatible [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Wii]] games.
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The '''Seleştiuţa River''' is a [[headwater]] of the [[Beu River]] in [[Romania]].
== Features ==
The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection was developed to be easy to connect to, safe for everyone to use, and free. Games designed to take advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection offer Internet play integrated into the game. The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection can support up to eight players on the Nintendo DS and thirty-two players on Wii. Basic features of the Wi-Fi Connection include worldwide matchmaking, leaderboards, tournaments, and downloadable content. Additional features are available between two friends who have exchanged Friend Codes.


==References==
=== Friend Codes ===
Each game that uses the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection generates a unique twelve digit friend code that can be exchanged with friends and be used to maintain individual friend lists in each game. Friend codes are generated from an identifier unique to a copy of a game and the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID of a DS or Wii system. Using a different copy of a game or loading the same copy in a different system, generates a new Friend Code.<ref name="friend codes">Nintendo. "How do I get a Friend Code?" Online posting. 28 Dec. 2005. nintendowifi.com FAQs. 26 Dec 2006 [http://www.nintendowifi.com/consumerservice/showTopic.do?topicId=GTS_Friends&catId=GTS_Friends#GTS_friends_get] </ref> In order for users to become "Friends", they must mutually add Friend codes and will be authenticated as Friends once both have gone online. These measures are said by Nintendo to be conscious steps to preserve users' privacy. If a DS or Wii game is sold, but not the system, there is no risk of the purchaser impersonating the seller. If a user needs to replace his or her DS system, then the old system's Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID can be transferred wirelessly, to maintain the user's original Friend codes on the new machine.


* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti
Many games have additional features that are enabled between two registered friends. These include customized matchmaking options, friend lists, text chat, and voice chat.
* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971
* Trasee turistice - judeţul Caraş [http://www.e-calauza.ro/index.php?afiseaza=trasee-turistice-caras]


== Maps ==
[[Image:NintendoWFC-Pay&Play.png|thumb|right|The red Pay & Pay logo]]

===Pay & Play===
In 2008 Nintendo announced a new feature for the Wi-Fi Connection called Pay & Play. Games that use the Pay & Play feature may have additional [[downloadable content]] or services that require extra fees. A special red Wi-Fi Connection logo with the words "Pay & Play" is used to distinguish these games from the regular free Wi-Fi games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/854/854251p1.html |title=IGN: GDC 2008: Pay & Play Your Wii |author=Daemon Hatfield |publisher=[[IGN]] |date=2008-02-22}}</ref>

The first games to feature Pay & Play were released in Japan as part of [[WiiWare]] on the [[March 25]] [[2008]]. ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King]]'', ''[[Kotoba no Puzzle: Mojipittan|Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Wii]]'' and ''[[Lonpos (video game)|Lonpos]]'' each had downloadable content available for 100 to 800 Wii Points.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15604 |title=Nintendo World Report - News Article: WiiWare Service and Games Detailed |author=Steven Rodriguez |publisher=Nintendo World Report |date=2008-03-26}}</ref> The first retail Wii title to feature Pay & Play functionality was [[Samba De Amigo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/rumor-samba-de-amigo-for-wii-getting-downloadables/ |title=Rumor: Samba de Amigo for Wii getting downloadables |author=Jason Dobson |publisher=[[Joystiq]] |date=2008-03-07}}</ref>

== Games ==
{{main|List of Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection games|List of Wii Wi-Fi Connection games}}

==Connection options==
===Nintendo DS===

The [[Nintendo DS]] has an [[IEEE 802.11b|802.11b]] wireless adapter built in allowing the DS to access the service via any compatible wireless network. Public hotspots that use a [[captive portal]] can be accessed after login using the [[Nintendo DS Browser]]. The connection settings allows players to configure access to and save settings for up to three different networks. Connection settings can be detected automatically or entered manually. User can also manually enter network settings if needed. The Nintendo DS is compatible with [[Wired Equivalent Privacy|WEP]] encryption.

===Wii===

The Wii has an 802.11b/g wireless adapter built-in. It is compatible with [[Wired Equivalent Privacy|WEP]], [[Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA]] and [[WPA2]] encryption. The Wii is also [[AOSS]] compatible as of the 3.0 system update. The connection settings allows players to configure access to and save settings for up to three different networks. Connection settings can be detected automatically or entered manually. The Wii does not have an Ethernet port built in, but can be connected via wired LAN with a USB ethernet adapter available from Nintendo and third parties.

===Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector===

[[Image:Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector.jpg|thumb|The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector|200px]]
If a compatible wireless network is not available, the Nintendo DS and Wii can also connect through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector]]. Broadband Internet access is not required to make use of this connectivity, though it is recommended to reduce network [[latency]]. It was priced at $34.99 at the Nintendo Online Store, <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.n-sider.com/newsview.php?type=story&storyid=1526 | title=Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector available | author=Matt Behrens | publisher=[[N-Sider]] | date=2005-11-12 | accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> however it has since been discontinued.<ref>[http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=95704&currency=USD&catalogId=10001&tranId=0&lastAction=setCurr&storeId=10001&languageId=-1&categoryId=62716&ddkey=http:SetCurrencyPreference Nintendo online store]</ref> Many third party products provide similar functionality.

===Hotspots===

Nintendo is working with hotspot providers to allow free access in public for Nintendo DS users. In 2005 Nintendo made an agreements with Texas-based firm [[Wayport]] to provide access in [[McDonald's]] Restaurants in the U.S..<ref>"Nintendo and Wayport Join Forces to Bring Free U.S. Wi-Fi Access To Nintendo DS Users." Nintendo.com. 18 Oct. 2005. 20 July 2006 [http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=ZRzLtQZgFZiOvHfsAvXKUDxYUloypXJv&page=newsmain].</ref> However, the deal was not renewed and has since expired. A similar partnership with FatPort to create free hotspots in Canada was announced by Nintendo of Canada on [[October 19]], [[2005]].<ref>"Nintendo and Fatport Join Forces to Bring Free Wi-Fi Access To Canadian Nintendo DS Users." Nintendo.ca. 19 Oct. 2005. 20 July 2006 [http://www.nintendo.ca/cgi-bin/usersite/display_info.cgi?lang=en&pageNum=9&id=6183433].</ref>

In 2006 former Director of Marketing for Nintendo of Europe Jim Merrick announced that Nintendo was planning total of 25,000 hotspots in Europe,<ref>"Nintendo of Europe on DS Chat, Revolution." 1UP. 31 Oct. 2005. 20 July 2006 [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3145192].</ref> with 7,500 in UK alone thanks to a partnership with [[The Cloud]] and [[BT Openzone]]. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} <!-- OLD URL: http://www.thecloud.net/pr/news_view.asp?ID=354 -- LINK IS DEAD -->

Nintendo of Australia initially announced on [[November 17]], [[2005]] that they would roll out only 26 hotspots across the country, in partnership with selected [[Electronics Boutique]], [[Myer]] and [[Dick Smith Powerhouse]] stores. On [[April 14]] [[2007]], Nintendo announced that over one thousand additional free hotspots had been added in a partnership with [[Telstra]] Wireless, providing access in selected hotels, airports, [[Starbucks]] cafes, [[McDonald's]] restaurants.

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! colspan="2" | Hotspot providers with free access to Nintendo DS users
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* [http://www.telstra.com/ Telstra Wireless (Australia)]
* [http://www.fatport.com/ FatPort (Canada)]
* [http://www.meteor-wifi.com/ Meteor Networks (France)]
* [http://www.t-com.de/ T-Com (Germany)]
* [http://www.ebgames.com.au/ EB Games (Australia)]
* [http://www.forthnet.gr/ ForthNet (Greece)]
* [http://www.megabeam.it/ Linkem (Italy)]
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* [http://www.t-mobile.nl/ T-Mobile Netherlands (Netherlands)]
* [http://www.ptwifi.pt/ PT-WiFi (Portugal)]
* [http://www.telefonicaonline.com/zonawifi/ Telefónica Zonas ADSL (Spain)]
* [http://www.thecloud.net/ The Cloud (UK)]
* [http://www.btopenzone.com/ BT Openzone (UK & Ireland)]
* [http://www.jiwire.com/ JiWire (USA)]
|}

== Official website ==
Nintendo has created the [http://www.nintendowifi.com official Nintendo Wi-Fi connection Web site] as a portal for gamers looking to access the service or that are in need of troubleshooting assistance. The website has live statistics and data from the service's servers and records high scores and service status. It also allows a user to link his or her Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection ID to a My Nintendo account, though officially the terms of service limits this feature to residents of the US and Canada, and to Nintendo DS users, as this feature is not yet available for the Wii.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wfc/en_na/ds/faqProfile.jsp#id_wii</ref>

== See also ==
*[[WiiConnect24]]
*[[PlayStation Network]]
*[[Xbox Live]]

==References==
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* Munţii Anina [http://harti.mielu.ro/anina.html]
==External links==
; Official Sites
* [http://www.nintendowifi.com Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Official Site]
* [http://wifi.nintendo.co.jp/ Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Official Site (Japan)]
* [http://nintendo.co.kr/www/soft/wifi/wifi_connection.php Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Official Site (Korea)]
* [http://media.nintendo.com/mediaFiles/eTST3ZAKSTsbyKddp-YdgYQymOPAxKch.pdf PDF Operation Manual]
* [http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=6df3bea3-0555-4d16-9a6b-ed6d39e0f66d&page=home Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Spot Hits Theaters]
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wfc/indexDS.jsp Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Technical Support for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite]


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; Tutorials
* [http://nickjuly4.googlepages.com/dialupwifi.html Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on Dial-Up]


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The Seleştiuţa River is a headwater of the Beu River in Romania.

References

  • Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti
  • Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971
  • Trasee turistice - judeţul Caraş [1]

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  • Munţii Anina [2]
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