I've been seeing people having trouble with booting into Gateway, and this guide will help you ensure an always 100% clean boot.
Set up Steps:
1. Turn Wifi Off
2. Boot up your 3DS
4. Open Internet Browser
5. Make a new bookmark for http://go.gateway-3ds.com
6. Clear history and cookies
7. Go back to Tools where bookmarks are, the page should be blank behind
8. Quit Internet Browser and reopen, the page should be blank and the 3DS will have saved this state.
9....
[GW3DS] Clean launch Gateway Mode 100%, no Internet errors!
Set up Steps:
1. Turn Wifi Off
2. Boot up your 3DS
4. Open Internet Browser
5. Make a new bookmark for http://go.gateway-3ds.com
6. Clear history and cookies
7. Go back to Tools where bookmarks are, the page should be blank behind
8. Quit Internet Browser and reopen, the page should be blank and the 3DS will have saved this state.
9....
[GW3DS] Clean launch Gateway Mode 100%, no Internet errors!