What’s a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or Standard Kit?
Updated: June 2026
Choose between a Standard Free Play and High Score Save Kit or a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit with online score uploading and global leaderboard support. This guide explains the differences, setup process, online features, and what to expect before ordering.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kits save scores directly on your arcade cabinet and can also upload supported scores online for global, national, or local competition through the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard system.
Quick Summary
- Standard Kits save high scores locally on supported arcade hardware.
- Wi-Fi Enabled Kits save scores locally and add optional online score uploading.
- Wi-Fi Enabled Kits can support global, national, local, or personal leaderboard competition depending on the game and kit.
- Wi-Fi functionality cannot be added later to a Standard Kit.
- Standard Kits do not include the required Wi-Fi hardware, oscillator, socket, or status LEDs.
- There is no exchange or upgrade program for converting a Standard Kit to Wi-Fi later.
- Wi-Fi Enabled Kits require a supported 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and correct setup information.
- Your SK and PK keys can be reused across compatible HighScoreSaves Wi-Fi Enabled Kits.
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Standard vs Wi-Fi Kits
Compare the features, online capabilities, and long-term benefits of both kit options before placing your order.
A Standard Kit is designed for local cabinet use. A Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the additional hardware needed for supported online score uploads and leaderboard features.
| Feature | Wi-Fi Enabled Kit | Standard Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Online score uploading | Yes | No |
| Global and national competition | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi hardware included | Installed | Not included |
| Upgradeable later | Already included | Not possible |
| Cabinet high score saving | Yes | Yes |
Which Kit Is Right For You?
Both Standard Kits and Wi-Fi Enabled Kits are designed to improve supported original arcade hardware. The right choice depends on whether you only want local high score saving or also want online leaderboard features.
Choose a Standard Kit If...
- You only want local score saving.
- You do not need online rankings.
- Your cabinet is not near Wi-Fi.
- You want the lowest-cost option.
Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit If...
- You enjoy competing online.
- You want a personalized scoreboard page.
- You own multiple cabinets.
- You want global, national, and local rankings.
How the Wi-Fi Version Works
Wi-Fi Enabled Kits connect to your network, upload supported scores online, and provide access to your personalized leaderboard page.
During Checkout
During checkout, select the Wi-Fi Enabled option from the dropdown labeled:
After Your Kit Ships
After your kit ships, you’ll receive an email titled:
Once completed, you’ll receive your personal SK and PK keys plus your custom online scoreboard page.
What You Get
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Kit
Follow these steps to connect your kit to your home Wi-Fi network and begin uploading scores online.
Step 1 — Enter SK and PK Keys
Enter your Security Key (SK) and Product Key (PK) in the kit menu, then set online mode to ON-T.
Step 2 — Connect to the Kit Network
Open your phone or tablet Wi-Fi settings and connect to the kit’s temporary Wi-Fi SSID.
Step 3 — Open Wi-Fi Manager
Open your browser and go to 192.168.4.1.
Step 4 — Select Your Home Network
Choose your home Wi-Fi network, enter the password, then press SAVE.
Step 5 — Wait for Connection
After approximately one minute, the kit will reconnect and return to the attract screen or menu automatically.
Step 6 — If It Doesn’t Connect
Double-check your Wi-Fi password. If needed, hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds while powered on and repeat setup.
Troubleshooting Messages
These are common status messages displayed by the Wi-Fi module and what they mean.
| Status Message | Meaning |
|---|---|
DHCP REQUEST |
The Wi-Fi module is initializing and requesting an IP address. This is normal during startup. |
DHCP OK |
Successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network and online server. |
DHCP ERROR A / F |
The module could not connect and entered setup mode. Red and green LEDs alternate during this state. |
DNS ERROR A / D |
Connected to Wi-Fi but unable to reach the server. Common causes include incorrect SK or PK keys, network issues, or permissions not yet added. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Wi-Fi Enabled and Standard High Score Save Kits.
Can I add the online feature later?
No. Standard Kits do not include the required hardware, module, or LEDs. Wi-Fi functionality cannot be added after purchase.
Where will my scores appear?
Scores appear directly on your arcade cabinet and online at hss.arcadehighscores.com along with your personal scoreboard page.
Do all my Wi-Fi kits use the same keys?
Yes. Your SK and PK keys remain the same across all compatible Wi-Fi Enabled Kits.
Does Wi-Fi affect gameplay or performance?
No. The module uploads a very small data packet after entering initials and does not impact gameplay or maintain constant internet communication.
Does the module use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi Enabled Kits operate on standard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks for maximum compatibility.
Online Leaderboards
Wi-Fi Enabled Kits allow supported scores to upload to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard system. You can view global rankings, supported game pages, and personal score pages through the leaderboard portal.
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Ready to Compete Online?
Save scores locally on your arcade cabinet and automatically upload supported scores to your personalized online leaderboard with a compatible HighScoreSaves Wi-Fi Enabled Kit.
What's a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or Standard Kit?
Quick Overview -
Wi-Fi High Score Save Kits not only preserve your game’s scores on your machine but also take it a step further uploading them online for worldwide competition!
*NOTE - You are not able to add the online feature after the initial purchase as the socket, oscillator and connectivity LED lights for it will not be populated. There is no exchange program.
Information -
You can purchase the Wi-Fi version of the save kit that features the high score upload to our internet page - www.arcadehighscores.com [and your own personal web page that we provide for all your games]. You will be sent an email with a few questions once your order has shipped out.
Once you send back the answers from the email, you will receive a specific SK and PK Key and your website link that will unlock the Wi-Fi feature.
Your Wi-Fi save kit will have a WiFi Module [that you choose at purchase] that connects to the internet with your wireless router.
The Wi-Fi save kits will allow you to display high scores on your own web-based arcade score board [plus on your arcade game cabinet] and you can compare your high score against other players with our save kits globally, in your own country or just in your own game room!
The Wi-Fi Module will connect to your router using your mobile device. See below on instructions.
You can have multiple games with online capabilities on your network. Your PK and SK keys will be the same for all your WiFi Kits.
These Wi-Fi kits are selected in the store when you purchase with a drop-down selection box labeled "Make this WiFi Enabled to upload your scores?"
Once you have your games online, you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner!
Setup your new Wi-Fi Kit -
ENSURE YOU GO INTO THE KIT'S SETTINGS TO ENTER THE SK AND PK KEYS THAT WERE SENT TO YOU, AND SET IT TO ON-T. This needs to be done before setting up a brand-new save kit.
Open you phone to the WiFi Settings
Select [your kit's name] as the network [when prompted, select top option "Connect only this time"
Open your browser and connect to 192.168.4.1
You are now connected to the WiFi Manager
Select your network name from the top [SSID] and enter your password
Then, hit SAVE. [Ensure you type your password correctly or it will not sync to your network]
You should see these screens - "Saving Credentials. Trying to connect ESP to network. If it fails, reconnect to try again"
When successful, it will simply state "Saved"
That's it!
Now it will take up to 1 minute to connect to your wireless network and the game will start the attract screen or menu depending on your save kit.
If this did not connect, verify your password and SSID are correct and try again.
You can reset this Wi-Fi module by holding down the reset button on the Wi-Fi module for 5 seconds [with your game powered on] and connect to a new network or reenter your credentials.
Enjoy!
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
On your monitor messages -
DHCP REQUEST
Initialization status, this is good.
DHCP OK
You are successfully connected to your WLAN network successfully connected to www.arcadehighscores.com
(This message is fast, so, sometimes the "DHCP OK" can not be seen)
DHCP ERROR A / DHCP ERROR F (alternately)
Wi-Fi module couldn't connect to the saved access point and went to "setup-mode" [module goes into access point mode that customer can setup his network]
- OR -
Wi-Fi module isn't set up to the access point yet and module is in access point mode that customer can setup his network
[when Wi-Fi module is in access point mode, customer has 10 minutes to set up his network. In this time, the green and the red led on the save kit PCB are flashing alternatively]
DNS ERROR A / DNS ERROR D (Alternating)
WLAN is connected, module tries to connect to arcadehighscores.com and gets an error message in response.
This can be either due wrong PK/SK or customer isn't set up in database yet or customer is not allowed to send scores [when error, the red led on the save kit PCB is flashing very fast for about 1 second]