Internet connection (with a wired connection) | Nintendo Switch Support | Nintendo (2024)

FAQs

Can you connect wired Internet to Switch? ›

Select "Connect to the Internet via Wired Connection". The Nintendo Switch console will test the internet connection. Once the test is complete, select "OK". If the connection test fails, an error code and message will appear which can help you troubleshoot connection errors.

A Nintendo Switch console can connect to the internet using a wireless connection or, through use of a LAN adapter, a wired connection.

If your Switch still does not connect to the internet, try the following:Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to both the Switch dock and the router. Try using a different Ethernet cable. Try connecting the Ethernet cable to a different Ethernet port on the router. Restart your Switch and router.

Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN adapter and then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your router or gateway. Place the Nintendo Switch console into the Nintendo Switch dock. On the Nintendo Switch console, select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Select Internet, and then Internet Settings.

Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu, then select "System Settings". Select "Internet" → "Internet Settings". Under "Networks Found", select the SSID of the wireless router you're using. *If you can't see the SSID listed, press the Y Button to scan for your wireless router again.

So while you can use a switch to create a LAN that networks local devices without a router, the devices all have to be connected by physical Ethernet cables. In addition, you wouldn't be able to effectively share an internet connection between all of the devices without connecting the switch to a router.

If your Switch isn't connecting to the internet, it might be a problem with your Wi-Fi network itself. Check your smartphone or computer to see if they are connected to Wi-Fi and working as expected. Try rebooting your router and device to see if it goes back to normal if the Wi-Fi isn't working.

This error message and error codes may indicate an issue with the DNS used, or that the connection timed out. These errors may be the result of a slow internet connection, wireless interference, or a weak wireless signal from the router.

How do I fix support code 2110? ›

This error code indicates that the Nintendo Switch console was unable to obtain an IP address from the network. This error may occur if the router's DHCP server has been disabled, or if the router is not responding correctly.

Inspect LED indicators: Observe the LED status on the switch ports. Typically, the Link/Activity LED should be lit, indicating activity is occurring. If the LED remains off, it may indicate a physical connection problem.

While the Switch does not support an on-board Ethernet Port, it is possible to set up a hard-wired internet connection on your Switch dock. It requires players to purchase a LAN to USB adapter, available from many retailers.

The Ethernet switch can also be wired to the router via a cable that plugs into an Ethernet port, which allows you to access the internet through the modem.

Straight-through Cables. These two types of ethernet cable are commonly used in most computer networking transmissions. A straight-through cable is used in local area networks to connect different devices like a computer to a network hub such as a router, router and switch, PC and switch, and so on.

A USB LAN adapter can be connected to a Nintendo Switch Lite system using a licensed accessory. For Nintendo Switch, the following LAN adapter is recommended: Wii LAN Adapter (model number RVL-015)