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When we think of the Nintendo Switch, the first thing that comes to mind is using it to play games, but There is one thing that many don’t know. While it’s true that Nintendo doesn’t make it easy to use, there is a way to do it. unlock a web browser on your console.
In this guide we are going to tell you How to unlock this hidden feature with a simple trick. Of course, don’t expect super smooth navigation, but you can see a page at a specific time.
Step 1: Go to Console Configuration Options
Turn on your Nintendo Switch and from the main menu, select the gear icon, which will take you to the console settings menu.
Step 2: Enter Internet Settings
Once in the menu, scroll down until you find the section Internet. Click on this option then select Internet Settings. Here you will see all Wi-Fi networks available to which the Switch can connect. Select the network you are connected to or the one you will use.
Step 3: Change DNS Settings
This is the trick to unlock the browser. When you select the Wi-Fi network, you will see an option saying Change settings. Go ahead and look for it DNS Configuration Section. By default it will be Automatic, but you must change it to Manual. Then, in the area of Primary DNS, enter the following number: 45.55.142.122.
This number belongs to a service called SwitchBruwhich allows access to the console’s hidden browser. Save changes and return to the login menu.
Select the again Wi-Fi network you changed and tap Connect. If everything went well, instead of logging in directly, you will see a screen where you are asked to register to access this network. On this screen, you need to press Continue.
Currently the hidden browser will open and you can enter the web address of your choice, as if you were in a classic browser. Of course, keep in mind that this trick works thanks to a third party service and may not be equally stable or compatible with all web pages.
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Take time into account
It should be kept in mind that, After about 20 minutes of use, the browser will close automatically. This happens because Nintendo did not consider that users use the console as a web browser and, therefore, the the system is not optimized for long sessions navigation.
Create a Wi-Fi network for your Switch
Changing the DNS manually every time you want to use the browser can become tedious, especially if you plan to use it frequently. But there is an additional tip that can make your life easier. If your router allows it, you can create a secondary Wi-Fi networkspecifically for your Switch and configure it with SwitchBru DNS that we gave you before. This way, when you want to browse, you will only have to change the Wi-Fi network on your console without changing anything.
Another option is if your router supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networksyou can assign one of these frequencies to the Switch.
Now that you know this trick, you can browse the Internet directly from your Nintendo Switch, without having to use your mobile phone or computer. Of course, don’t forget to delete the DNS you configured when you no longer need to use the browser, so that everything returns to normal and you can continue playing.
What did you think of it, did you know this function?
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