Guide_Wii/_pages/es_419/riiconnect24.md

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title: "Install RiiConnect24"
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If you need help with anything regarding this tutorial, please join [the RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/rc24) (recommended) or [e-mail us at support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net).
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[RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz/) allows you to use discontinued services from WiiConnect24, which include the News, Forecast, Everybody Votes, Nintendo and Check Mii Out Channel, along with Wii Mail.

It's recommended to set your Wii to the current time before proceeding. Follow [this tutorial](rtc) in order to set it.
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DO NOT INSTALL RIICONNECT24 ON A WII MINI! It will not work and it will brick the system.
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### Requirements

Follow [this tutorial](riiconnect24-vwii) if you'd like to install RiiConnect24 on vWii (Wii Mode on Wii U).
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+ An SD card or USB drive
+ A Wii with an Internet connection
+ A PC with an Internet connection
+ [RiiConnect24 Patcher (Windows, Mac and Linux)](https://github.com/riiconnect24/RiiConnect24-Patcher/releases)
+ [YAWM ModMii Edition](https://oscwii.org/library/app/yawmme)

### Instrucciones

#### Section I - Using RiiConnect24 Patcher

1. Click the link above to go to the GitHub page where the patcher is.
1. Download `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` if you are on Windows, and `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` if you are on a Unix system
1. RiiConnect24 Patcher Main Screen
    + On Windows run `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat`.
    + On Unix systems, open Terminal and type `bash`, then drag `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` into the terminal then press enter. It should look like this: `bash RiiConnect24Patcher.sh`.
1. Press 1 to choose "`Start`" and confirm your selection by pressing `ENTER`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/1.JPG)

1. Select the device you're patching for.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/2.JPG)

1. For this guide, choose "`Install RiiConnect24 on your Wii`"

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/3.JPG)

1. Choose "`Express (Recommended)`". It will give you everything you need.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/4.JPG)

1. Select your region.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/5.JPG)

1. While you're at it, RiiConnect24 Patcher can additionally download some other optional channels that do not use RiiConnect24. `[X]` represents the options that selected. Just press 5 and `ENTER` if you're not interested.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/6.JPG)

1. Connect your SD Card or USB Drive to your computer and select "`1`".

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/7.JPG)

1. If your device was detected successfully, select "`1`". If not, make sure there's a folder called `apps` on your SD Card or USB Drive and try again.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/8.JPG)

1. The patcher will download apps now - please be patient.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/9.JPG)

1. Once you reach the screen that says `Patching done`, you can exit the patcher. All the files should already be on your SD Card.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/patcher/10.JPG)

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1. If it did not copy everything automatically to your SD Card or USB Device, copy the `WAD` and `apps` folder next to `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` to your SD Card or USB Device.

#### Section II - Installing WADs

If you are using Dolphin, you have finished the guide. Install the WADs by going to `Tools -> Install WAD` within Dolphin.
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You will now install the patched IOS and Channel WADs that are required to use RiiConnect24.

1. Using the +Control Pad on your Wii Remote, navigate to `WAD Manager`, and then navigate to the `wad` folder.
1. Put your SD card or USB drive in your Wii.
1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii.
1. Launch Wii Mod Lite.
1. Select the device you have put the RiiConnect24 files on.
1. Highlight all the WADs in the folder by pressing the + Button to select them. When all of the WADs are selected, press A twice to install the WADs.
1. After they are successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel.

#### Section III - Patching nwc24msg.cfg

You will now patch your `nwc24msg.cfg` file which is required in order to use Wii Mail.

1. Launch RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher.
1. It should only take a few seconds to patch your nwc24msg.cfg. When it's done, press the HOME Button to exit.

#### Section IV - Connecting

The old DNS server `164.132.44.106` has been deprecated as of `June 1st, 2023` and is no longer available to use.
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If you're getting errors such as `WiiConnect24 and Wii Shop Channel currently not being offered in your country`, go to Wii Settings -> Last Page -> Country and change it to United Kingdom. You will get this error when using a country that we don't support. Contact us at [support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net) if you need more help.
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If you get error 107245, then you have not installed the patched IOS.<br>
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You will now set your DNS to our servers. This is optional but it's recommended, because it enhances the use of RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi by making some other features available.

1. Go to `Wii Options`.
1. Go to `Wii Settings`.
1. Go to `Page 2`, then click on `Internet`.
1. Go to `Connection Settings`.
1. Select your current connection.
1. Go to `Change Settings`.
1. Go to `Auto-Obtain DNS` (Not IP Address), then select `No`, then `Advanced Settings`.
1. Type in `167.86.108.126` as the primary DNS.
1. Type in `1.1.1.1` as the secondary DNS.
1. Select `Confirm`, then select `Save`.
1. Select `OK` to perform a connection test.
1. If the connection test was successful, select `No` to skip the Wii System Update.
1. Go to `WiiConnect24`, then `WiiConnect24` again, and make sure it is enabled.
1. Back on the WiiConnect24 menu, go to `Standby Connection` and make sure it is enabled.
1. At `Slot Illumination`, we recommend you set the disc light to `Dim` or `Bright`, but this is optional.
1. Finally, go to the `Internet` section, then `User Agreements` or `Agreement/Contact`, then `Yes`. Please read through this.

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