DS Error Code 51099

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– April 11, 2008Posted in: Wii/DS Error Codes

Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099:

1. The Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099 usually appears when the DS has problems connecting the wireless router. (duh, I know)
2. Make sure the SSID on the DS matches the SSID on the wireless router.
3. Go to “Nintendo WiFi Connection Settings” to search for the wireless router. To find the wireless router automatically, tap on “Search for an Access Point”. Once your DS finds the wireless router, press A and test the wifi connection by tapping on “Test Connection”.
4. If the DS still has problem connecting with the wireless router, you may have to enter your wireless router’s SSID manually. Do this by tapping on “Manual Setup” instead of “Search for an Access Point”. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the IP address for your DS. To pick an IP address for you DS, just add 10 to your PC’s IP address.
5. To find your PC’s IP address, go to “Start” menu, click on Run and type cmd, then type ipconfig/all. If your PC’s IP address is 192.168.1.100, add ten and your DS’s IP address is 192.168.1.110.
6. Tap on “Test Connection” and if the Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099 still appears.

To avoid the Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099 using a Nintendo WiFi Connection USB Connector:

1. Please note that the Nintendo WiFi Connection USB Connector takes some time to connect. Try connecting ton Nintendo WiFi Connection again.
2. If the Nintendo WiFi Connection USB Connector is directly inserted to the PC, try using the extension cable.
3. If there is no Nintendo WiFi Connection blue icon on the system try at the bottom right of your computer monitor, make sure you have the software installed. If you already have it installed, try downloading the latest software here and reinstall the software. Uninstall the old version first.
4. If there is a gray Nintendo WiFi Connection icon, right click on the icon and run the registration tool.
5. Test the wifi connection and if the Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099 doesn’t appear anymore, have fun.

To avoid the Nintendo DS wifi error code 51099 when connecting to a non-partnered hotspot, make sure the hotspot does not require you to use a browser to log in before accessing the hotspot. These hotspots will not work with Nintendo WiFi Connection.

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11 Comments

1. stephen guzman

   Posted September 29, 2009 at 12:28 PM

   would like to connect to others

2. kimo

   Posted October 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

   i dont know how to check my WEP code or change the ds code.
   it would really help if someonetold me how to do both

3. harshit

   Posted November 2, 2009 at 2:59 AM

   plzz help…… it says unable to find compatible access point.confirm ssid settings or move within range of compatible access point

4. Honor Hand

   Posted November 2, 2009 at 7:48 AM

   @To harshit:
   It may have to do with the wireless network security standard of your router. Most modern routers are pre-configured to work by using WPA and WPA2 encryption methods. However, older DS models (DS Phat and Lite) work only with WEP standards.

   Would be a matter of entering into your router`s settings via any browser. Check the Instruction Manual of your router, there you will find how to access to the router`s settings. Once you are there, you just have to change the security encryption from WPA (or whatever it has as default) to WEP, assign and hexadecimal password and voila, now you can play online with your DS.

   Take in mind though, that WEP encryption is deprecated and it doesn`t `provide the same amount of security as other encryption methods.

   If you need further help, please let me know.

5. Pokemonkey

   Posted November 14, 2009 at 3:39 AM

   Filter your router using MAC addresses and hide your wireless network… like that only MAC’s that are on your filter list (you have to phisically input them) will be able to access your network

6. Cameron

   Posted November 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM

   I cant solve error 51099 even though i have manually set up my connection and double checked all my WEP codes and things what do i do?

7. Brawler

   Posted November 19, 2009 at 3:41 AM

   WTF is goin on….

8. Silith

   Posted March 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM

   I made a own network with SSID networkname and (WEP-/WPA-key). I even went as far as to manually insert the data into my DS but it seems unable to connect even when I practically let my DS touch my wireless router.

9. Honor Hand

   Posted March 5, 2010 at 10:46 AM

   That`s weird. There is the posibility of other wireless devices causing interference, but, if you configured everything they way it should be, the Nintendo DS has to connect without any problem.

10. ryan@lan

    Posted March 6, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Does my mac adresse change if I upgrade my computer with some other hardware? For example change the graphic card?

11. Honor Hand

    Posted March 6, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I am no expert BUt I think the MAC address of your Wireless device will remain the same if you change any hardware component on your computer. If you install a different network adapter/device, then you will have a different MAC address. All of them are permanently burned into the device by the manufacturer and change only if you change the device in question. However, I think there is a way to change it manually via the administrative options of your PC (if you running on Windows. PCs running on a Linux O/S are also able to change the MAC addresses via command line. Machintosh…I have no idea, never have had the chance to work with one of those.