WiiLink DNS 5 min read | Last updated on 01/24/2026

This step is optional, but it’s recommended as it allows additional services to function.
If you don’t have the DNS, WiiLink will still work fine.

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1. Go to the Wii Menu > Wii Options > Wii Settings > Internet > Connection Settings > the connection that you’re using > Change Settings.

2. Make your way to the Auto-Obtain DNS setting.

The “Auto-Obtain IP Address” and “Auto-Obtain DNS” settings both look similar, so be sure that you’re on the DNS setting.

3. Once you’ve made sure that you’re on the DNS setting, Click on No, then Advanced Settings.

4. Set your Primary DNS to 167.235.229.36
   Set your Secondary DNS to 1.1.1.1

5. After you’re done setting up the DNS, save the changes and let the system perform the Connection Test.

If the Connection Test failed, use a different Internet Connection or try again.

6. Go to the 1st page of the “Internet” category, then select “User Agreements”, then select “Yes”.

7. Allow the EULA to load.

If it tells you that WiiConnect24 isn’t being offered in your region, or you receive error 221001, change your country to a supported one and try again (we recommend the United Kingdom for PAL, and the United States for NTSC-U).
After agreeing to the EULA, you can use AnyGlobe Changer in the Homebrew Channel to switch back to your actual country.

The developers recommended that you read the EULA, as it gives important information about the service.

If you do not see the WiiLink logo on the EULA, the DNS will not work on your network. If you want to enable it, you can use the DNS Server application.

8. Once you read the EULA, click on “I ACCEPT”.

9. Navigate back to the main settings page, select WiiConnect24, and set “WiiConnect24” and “Standby Connection” to On.

Congratulations! You’ve setup the DNS on your Console!

What’s next?
Continue to patching the Wii Message Board.

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1. Go to the Wii U Menu > System Settings > Internet > Connect to the Internet > Connection List > the connection that you’re using > Change Settings.

2. Make your way to the DNS setting.

3. Click on Do not auto-obtain, then enter the following DNS info:

4. Set your Primary DNS to 167.235.229.36
   Set your Secondary DNS to 1.1.1.1

5. After you’re done setting up the DNS, save the changes and let the system perform the Connection Test.

If the Connection Test failed, use a different Internet Connection or try again.

6. Go to the Wii Menu > Wii Options > WiiConnect24 > OK > Next.

7. Allow the EULA to load.

If it tells you that WiiConnect24 isn’t being offered in your region, or you receive error 221001, change your country to a supported one and try again (we recommend the United Kingdom for PAL, and the United States for NTSC-U).
After agreeing to the EULA, you can use AnyGlobe Changer in the Homebrew Channel to switch back to your actual country.

The developers recommended that you read the EULA, as it gives important information about the service.

If you do not see the WiiLink logo on the EULA, the DNS will not work on your network. If you want to enable it, you can use the DNS Server application.

8. Once you read the EULA, click on “I ACCEPT”.

Congratulations! You’ve setup the DNS on your console!

What’s next?
Continue to patching the Wii Message Board.