Nintendo regularly releases new system updates for the Switch. However, a new patch now brings a significant improvement. A WLAN error has been fixed, which must have caused a lot of frustration for those affected.
Nintendo solves the Switch's WiFi problem
Nintendo has released system update 18.0.1 for the Switch. The patches usually bring minor improvements Security, functionality and user-friendliness regarding. However, the Japanese video game giant is now taking care of an annoying problem that previously prevented the console from connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
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The patch notes describe an issue that “caused some wireless access points to not be found while setting up a new wireless network.” As a result, the switch cannot establish a connection with the access points mentioned therefore not with the WLAN. The Internet for the Switch goes down for a reason that is inexplicable to the user – an extremely frustrating experience. Fortunately, Nintendo has now solved the problem (source: Nintendo).
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However, resourceful Switch players are already mentioned in the patch notes recognize a problem. How should the update be downloaded if the console has no internet because of the error? Fortunately, Nintendo has thought of this problem and provides a solution:
If this issue prevents you from updating to version 18.0.1, please temporarily adjust your wireless network security settings to use only WPA2 (AES). Here's how to connect wirelessly to download and install the system update. Once updated to version 18.0.1, you can restore your network to its previous security settings.
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Also included in the update general system stability improvements. However, the bug fix makes up the largest part. From the patch notes alone it is not possible to determine how many players are actually affected by the problem. Still, it doesn't hurt if Nintendo fixes such an annoying problem.