If you are on the latest firmware, then all you need to do is attempt to update through the system settings (it's the second-to-last option on the GamePad). However, if you want to test more aggressively, or just don't want to wait an upwards of 24 hours for your system to go into standby, then there few other tests you can perform: If you see this when you boot up your Wii U the first time after it goes into standby mode, the update blocking is working. Since it will not be able to even find out if the update, it will show a red "X" over the "Download Management" app. Ways to test that you have set this up correctly:Īn easy way to figure out if this worked after the Wii U first goes into standby mode, it will attempt to check for a system update. Play online if you are not on or spoofed to the latest firmware or <5.1.0 Access the eShop (it is tied to the NUS) What you CANNOT do while blocking these domains: +Keep your Wii U in standby and use the quick start menu +Play your Wii U games online IF ON OR SPOOFED TO LATEST FIRMWARE OR <5.1.0 +Access just about anything you want in the Web Browser
It is now required to be on 5.5.0 for any Nintendo Network related applicationĮdit2: There is now a workaround by Crediar called WUPInstaller that will install any signed title to the console, effectively allowing you to spoof your console to any version as long as you can perform a kernel exploit. RyanRocks ruined online for us when he posted hacked MK8 time trial scores on Miiverse, allowing Nintendo to find the exploit used and fix it. +Access online applications such as Netflix, so long as they do not need an update to functionĮdit: This is no longer possible. What you CAN do while blocking these domains: Next, it will ask you to put in a primary and secondary IP address: put in 208.67.222.222 as the primary, and 208.67.220.220 as the secondary. Click into the DNS settings, and select "Don't auto-obtain". Select your home network's connection, then navigate to the second page. After setting up your internet for either WiFi or Ethernet, press the "X" button on the GamePad to change the settings of your connection. Final stretch now! From the Wii U side, things are much simpler: Enter your Wii U's settings and (from the GamePad) enter the internet settings.