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Receiving an error code 2306-0502, or 2306-0501, on the Nintendo Switch platform indicates that players were disconnected from matchmaking services prior to the process showtime. These error codes are typically indicative that something has gone awry regarding the user'southward internet connection.

Nintendo recommends users experiencing this error code to follow these steps:

  • Power cycle the abode network
  • Movement the Nintendo Switch closer to the wireless router
  • Ensure that metal objects are not placed between the Switch and the router, inviting interference.
  • Manually enter the DNS within the Cyberspace Options on the Switch

Users that are continuing to experience this error code after troubleshooting are likely experiencing a loss to Nintendo'southward online services, likely stemming from sweeping Amazon Web Services (AWS) outages.

The mid-December AWS outages ultimately stemmed from the Java vulnerability exploit that was made public on December 9, where an input field isn't sanitized inside a logging database module used extensively by developers. Among the downed services were Twitch, Amazon, Ring, Netflix, EA, Valorant, Battle.net, League of Legends, and more.

Security experts predict that, with the extensive employ of the logging module, this pause of service is probable going to be a long-term predicament. Some notation that the repercussions are going to be greater than that of the Heartbleed vulnerability.