Error code 118-0516

This error code typically indicates an issue communicating and matchmaking with other players.
This is often caused by network firewalls blocking necessary network traffic.
This can be caused by your network, or the network of the person you are connecting with. If these steps do not resolve your connection issue, have your friend try them as well.

What to do:

Power cycle your home network.

If you have been able to connect with others before, and this issue only recently started, power cycling your network may allow you to connect with others again. [How to]

Check our network status information.

Review our Network Status page and ensure there are no service notifications related to Wii U matchmaking services.

Ensure your Wii U is connected online and try again.

Test your Wii U console’s Internet connection by performing a connection test. If the connection test fails, use the error code provided to troubleshoot your Wii U console’s Internet connection.

Manually enter your network IP address and DNS information.

Manually entering your network information into the Wii U console's Internet settings may help you resolve this matchmaking issue. [How to]

Place the Wii U into your router's DMZ (demilitarized zone)*.

Placing the Wii U in your router's DMZ will allow it to bypass your router's firewall and allow you to connect with others. [How to]
*While Nintendo provides this information for our consumers' use, it is up to each consumer to determine what security needs they have for their own networks, and to decide how best to configure their network settings to meet those needs.


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^I'm sorry, but I didn't understand what that was saying.

I should probably add that I use my Windows phone for internet. I've had this problem before with my 3DS. I never got it taken care of.

I was able to play online with my Wii, but that was back when my family had HughesNet.
 
Power cycle your home network:
What to Do:
Unplug the power cable from both the modem and wireless router (if separate from the modem).
If the modem's lights remain on, this may indicate you have a back-up battery installed. You will need to remove this battery to power cycle the modem.
After 30 seconds, plug the power cable back into your modem and wait for the lights to remain steady.
Plug the power cable back into the router and wait for the router lights to remain steady.
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Check network status information

Manually enter IP address and DNS info:
What to Do:
Locate your network's IP address information. How to
From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
Using the Left Stick, select the "Internet" icon and press the A Button.
Tap "Connect to the Internet."
Press the X Button or tap "Connections" in the top-right corner.
Tap on the Internet connection you wish to update.
Tap the arrow on the right and select "IP Address."
Tap "Don't Auto-Obtain" and enter the following information, ensuring you enter the "." between each set of numbers:
Tap "IP Address" and enter your IP address by adding 10 to the IP address listed in your PC.
Example: If your computer's IP address displays 192.168.2.5, you will enter it into the Wii U as 192.168.2.15.
Tap "Subnet Mask" and enter in the subnet mask as it appears in your network settings. Often, this is 255.255.255.000.
Tap "Gateway" and enter in the default gateway as it appears in your network settings.
Tap "Confirm."
An on-screen message will ask you to configure the DNS settings. Tap "Later" if you have already performed this task, or tap "Configure" if you have not configured this setting. How to
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Place the Wii U in the router's DMZ:
What To Do:
Assign a network IP address to your console. How to
Access your router's settings. How to
Locate the DMZ or "Demilitarized Zone" setting.
This is often located under an area within the router settings titled "Firewall," "Virtual Server," "Security," or "Applications and Gaming."
Choose the option to enable this feature.
Enter the IP Address assigned to your console into the designated area.
Select the appropriate option within your router settings to "Save" or "Apply" the changes made.
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I used to get that error code as well. I talked to one of my friends about it, and he recommended me to move the modem closer to the Wii U, and it actually worked. It's not perfect, but it's a whole lot better than what it used to be.
 
I don't have a modem. My phone's my only source of internet. I just use that.
 
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