1. Introduction

This package contains a manual that describes how to use the error simulator, along with tools used to generate certain specific error codes.
For information about using the error simulator, see 3DS Network Error Simulation Manual.
In this package, the term "3DS" refers not only to the original Nintendo 3DS but also to the Nintendo 3DS family as a whole.

2. System Requirements

This package includes the following tool.

NZSimulator.cia

A tool for testing network errors related to Nintendo Zone.

3. Operating Environment

The operation of NZSimulator.cia has been confirmed in the following environments.

CTR
PARTNER-CTR version 5.70 045 2014-06-04
System Updater for CTR 0.24.32
SNAKE
IS-CTR Software Package version 3.10 2014-09-25
System Updater for SNAKE 0.24.32

4. Installation

Installing NZSimulator.cia:

To use NZSimulator.cia, save the NZSimulator.cia file located in the tool directory to the SD card in the 3DS test unit.
At the same time, save the nzsim directory, which contains the configuration files, to the SD card in the test unit. Use the following path.
/nzsim/NetworkErrorSim.cfg
Start DevMenu from a test device with the SD card inserted, and import NZSimulator.cia.
You can use NZSimulator by starting the imported NZSimulator.
The errors generated by NZSimulator.cia vary depending on the firmware version of the 3DS system on which you are checking the errors.
For the procedure to use when checking error codes and for more information about the generated error codes, see the 3DS Network Error Simulation Manual PDF.

5. Known Bugs

Currently there are no known bugs.

For the latest information, including information about bugs identified after the release, see the Nintendo Developer Portal.

6. Revision History

For the manual revision history, see 3DS Network Error Simulation Manual.

Version 4.0: Updated the 3DS Network Error Simulation Manual.; Deleted the development environment from 2. System Requirements.; Updated 3. Confirmed Operating Environment.

Version 3.0: Updated the 3DS Network Error Simulation Manual.

Version 2.0: Updated the CTR Network Error Simulation Manual.; Removed NZSimulator_fg_off.srl from the package.; Added a description of the auxiliary tools.

Version 1.0: Initial version.