First I'll provide a brief review of the software itself, and then I'll move on to the title description, which is the reason I purchased the product.
This product was released over 5 years ago, before internet-ready smartphones and tablets became widespread. Naturally, the Nintendo DS Browser is unlikely to provide a better browsing experience than those newer devices. That said, I spent a few minutes with the Nintendo DS Browser and was somewhat impressed. It was easy to set up a connection, and loading times were not unbearably slow. The user interface was pretty well thought out and the browser is easy to use. Ultimately, though, I would not recommend using this product in 2013 except as a novelty or a last resort. There are better options out there.
Now on to the reason I needed this software in the first place. As you may know, the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite systems are only compatible with Wireless B/G networks with WEP security. This is unfortunate because WEP security is pretty much worthless these days. I have a
Linksys X2000 Wireless-N Router with ADSL2+ Modem
configured with WPA security. Using the Nintendo DS Browser, I was able to connect to the internet while playing Pokemon Black on my DS Lite. The basic idea is to create a guest network in order to bypass the WPA security. This procedure might not work for every router, but here's what I did:
1. From a computer, access the router's settings. In the Wireless Settings, change the network mode to Wireless-B/G Only. (Wireless N is faster, but this is a sacrifice I had to make.)
2. In the router's settings, enable guest access. Typically you can choose the Guest Network Name, which is the name that shows up when devices search for networks. You should also set up a guest password to prevent unauthorized access.
3. Insert the Nintendo DS Browser cartridges and load the software. When prompted, set up the wireless connection. (Follow the usual procedure: go to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings, choose a connection to configure, and then Search for an Access Point.) Select the guest network that you created in step 2. The test connection might fail, but don't worry.
4. After completing setup, attempt to load any website using the Nintendo DS Browser. You should be redirected to a page asking for the guest password. Type it in, and voila! You're connected. The browser should work as normal now.
5. UPDATE (6/23/2013): It appears that the DS "forgets" the guest password after a day or two, so you may have to repeat step 4 if the internet stops working. This can get somewhat annoying.
Now you should be able to use the internet features of any Nintendo DS game. I tested it with Pokemon Black (a relatively new game with more advanced wireless capabilities than older titles), but I suspect any DS game should work. If you have any questions, leave a comment below and I'll try to help you out.
In summary, this is an outdated product, but it can be used to overcome an annoying limitation of the Nintendo DS Lite hardware.
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