iPod Touch Wi-Fi Settings: How to connect & manage iPod Touch Wi-Fi network

iPod touch automatically locates wireless hotspots (WiFi), including protected networks within a given nearby range. If it's a secure network--the networks are listed with a padlock icon--the touch will prompt you for a password. This will be one of the keys listed on your router's wireless configuration pages.

Once connected, verify that everything's working by using Safari to surf the Web. You can use the iPod touch WiFi to connect to the Internet using Safari web browser, YouTube, or iTunes WiFi Music Store.

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How does the iPod Touch connect to the WiFi

When you use the Safari, YouTube or the iTunes WiFi Music Store, the iPod touch automatically does the following in order until it is connected:

1. If you had previously connected, your iPod Touch automatically connects to the last WiFi network you used.
2. If this is the first time you are connecting or if the previously used WiFi networks are not available, the iPod touch will scan for WiFi networks and show a list of networks in the range. Tap a network to join or connect to it. If the network shows a lock icon next to it then you need to provide a password to connect.
3. If the WiFi network is configured not to broadcast or be displayed to the public an option to manually enter your WiFi network name/SSID is shown. If necessary, enter the password to join.

When iPod touch is connected to a WiFi network, the WiFi icon in the status bar at the top of the screen shows connection strength. The more bars you see, the stronger the connection.

How to change the iPod Touch Wi-Fi settings

To Turn iPod Touch WiFi ON or OFF

Choose Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi ON or OFF.

Set iPod touch to ask if you want to join a new WiFi network

When you are trying to access the Internet, by using Safari or YouTube for example, and you are not in range of a WiFi network you have previously used, this option tells iPod touch to look for another network. iPod touch will display a list of all available WiFi networks that you can choose from. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.

If "Ask to Join New Networks" is turned off, you must manually join a network to connect to the Internet when a previously used network is unavailable. Choose WiFi and turn "Ask to Join Networks" on or off. If you turn "Ask to Join Networks" off, you must join networks manually.

Join a WiFi network manually

Choose WiFi, wait a moment as iPod touch detects available WiFi networks in range, then choose a network. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.

Make iPod touch forget a WiFi network

Choose WiFi and tap the arrow next to a network you've joined before. Then tap "Forget this Network" When you do this the iPod Touch doesn't join the network automatically.

Connect to a closed WiFi network or a network that isn't shown

Choose WiFi, then tap Other and enter the network name. If the network requires a password, choose Security, tap the type of security the network uses, and enter the password. You must already know the network name, password, and security type to connect to a closed network.

iPod Touch WiFi Troubleshooting Tips

If you are still having the following issues then follow the fixes below.

Issues:

• iPod Touch shows no WiFi address (Tap Settings > General > About and scroll down to WiFi Address.
• iPod touch appears to be connected to a WiFi network but cannot use Wi-Fi for checking email and surfing the Internet.
• iPod Touch WiFi icon is showing as grayed out.
• When you tap Settings > WiFi and then you see no network entries.

Fixes for iPod Touch WiFi issues:

First you need to back up your data by syncing your iPod touch to iTunes. It is very important you do this before proceeding with the fixes below.

Fix 1:
On the iPod Touch go to Settings > General > Reset and then select Reset Network Settings. Now see if the device displays the WiFi address under Settings > General > About and scrolling down to WiFi Address. If there is a WiFi address listed then you issue is resolved. Else try Fix 2 below.

Fix 2:
On the iPod Touch go to Settings > General > Reset and then select Erase All Content and Settings.  Now see if the device displays the WiFi address under Settings > General > About and scrolling down to WiFi Address.  If there is a WiFi address listed then you issue is resolved. Else try Fix 3 below.

Fix 3:
If the above fixes don't work then the only thing left is to restore the iPod touch software using iTunes which will erase all data on the device. So before restoring make sure you back up your data by syncing with iTunes.

After the restore is complete, you can resync with iTunes to load the data back to your iPod Touch. Now see if your device shows a WiFi address (tap Settings > General > About and scroll down to WiFi Address). If none of the above settings and fixes work ,then you might want to consider getting your iPod touch repaired by Apple.

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