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Internet Channel Overview

Note
  • The Internet Channel was available as a free download through the Wii Shop Channel. With the closure of the Wii Shop Channel on January 30, 2019, it is no longer available to new users. However, for the time being it can still be re-downloaded if you downloaded it previously.
  • The information on this page describes the features found in the latest version of the Internet Channel (ver. 9.30). You can identify the version number of your Internet Channel by selecting the Opera/Home icon in the tool bar of the browser, then clicking on the "Opera Powered" icon at the top of the screen.

The Internet Channel features a web browser made by Opera Software, which allows users to surf the world wide web. This browser can be used to access web sites, perform web searches, etc. A broadband internet connection is required.

  • The Internet Channel supports http and https. It is not compatible with other types of protocols, such as ftp, mailto, etc.
  • USB keyboard support is only available for version 9.30. Visit the Wii Channels section of the Wii Shop Channel to obtain the latest version.
  • The Internet Channel is compatible with Flash, up to version 8. It is compatible with all earlier versions, but versions higher than 8 will not be compatible. There is currently no way to download and install higher versions of the Flash Player to the Wii console.
  • Access to the Internet Channel can be restricted through the Wii's Parental Controls. If the controls are enabled, a PIN must be entered before the Internet Channel can be accessed.
  • When entering website address, you do not need to type in "http://"; however, websites that begin with "https://" will need to be entered in full.
  • The Classic Controller, Nintendo GameCube Controller, and Nunchuk are not used with the Internet Channel. In addition, only one Wii Remote will work with the Internet Channel at a time.
  • Many types of video playback, such as QuickTime (.avi) and Windows Media Video (.wmv) are not compatible with the Opera Browser and will not play.
  • The Wii console supports cookies. You can delete cookies by deleting the Internet Channel's saved data from the system memory.

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