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How do you fix Wii error code 51031?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Wii error code 51031 is caused by a problem with the wireless connection between the Wii console and the router. This can be caused by a number of factors, including interference from other electronic devices, a weak wireless signal, or a problem with the router itself.

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1. Check your router's settings to see if it supports the Wii console

The steps to check your router's settings to see if it supports the Wii console are as follows:

  1. Open your router's settings page.
  2. Look for a section called "Wii."
  3. If your router supports the Wii console, it will have a section called "Wii Mode."
  4. Make sure that your router is set to "Wii Mode."
  5. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the network settings for the Wii console are correct.
  6. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the port settings for the Wii console are correct.
  7. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the IP address for the Wii console is correct.
  8. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the DNS settings for the Wii console are correct.
  9. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the gateway address for the Wii console is correct.
  10. If your router is set to "Wii Mode," make sure that the port number for the Wii console is correct.

2. Change your router's broadcast channel to 1 or 11

  1. Open your router's configuration page.
  2. Find the 'Broadcast Channel' setting and change it to 1 or 11.
  3. Save the configuration page and reboot your router.
  4. If the problem still persists, please contact your router's manufacturer for assistance.

3. Change your router's SSID (Service Set Identifier)

  1. Access your router's admin page.
  2. Navigate to the Wifi section and scroll down to the Wireless Settings subsection.
  3. Click on the SSID you would like to change.
  4. Enter a new SSID name and password.
  5. Click on the Save Settings button.
  6. Reboot your router.

If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:

  1. Move your router closer to your Wii console.
  2. Change the "Wireless Mode" on your router.
  3. Try connecting your Wii console to the Internet using a different method.