20% of Failed iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connection is Because of MAC Address

In one of my post’s I wrote that I will help with Wi-Fi and since 2008 I had over 2500 emails received. 20% of those emails were iPod Touch Wi-Fi failed Connection due to MAC Address. So just to be clear: MAC is not PC it’s Media Access Control which is basically unique (ID) identifier of your device.

PC’s have it, Smart Phone have it, iPod Touch has it too…etc…

WEP Key can be easily hacked for those that want to hack your Wi-Fi network, so router companies added nice feature called MAC Filtering.

When you Enable or turn on MAC Filtering and add only your MAC Address of iPod Touch or PC or Mac …your router basically will only allow THAT device to connect. So when hacker let’s say crack your WEP (Wireless Encryption Key) they still can’t connect because MAC Address of his PC is not allowed to connect.

Which brings me to the point of 20% of iPod Touch Wi-Fi connections failed due to MAC Filtering being enabled yet MAC Address of iPod Touch has not been added.

To obtain MAC address of your iPod Touch go to Settings > General > About (I think), sorry don’t have iPod Touch with me so I am just writing this from feeling where the MAC address is located on iPod Touch.

(I will update this with correct info)

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3.500.000 Visitors since 2008 on iPod Touch Tricks

Well in less than 1 day we are going into new decade and New Year 2010. Therefore I wanted to share bit information on how well we did this year on iPod Touch Tricks Blog.

I must say that I am very proud to announce that we reached over 3.5 Million Visitors and almost 6.000.000 page views since 2008. Without you hard core and new iPod Touch fans we would of not made it.

Many of you that read iPod Touch Tips and Tricks blog are also new and that’s why I wanted to let you know how important is to us that you visit regularly basis or at least sign up with our RSS feeds (Left -Blue Button) via Email or RSS feeds reader such as Google Reader, NewsGator etc.

Bit information about this blog:

Topic: Everything about iPod Touch

Posting Ratio: 1-5 times per week

Owner: @JoeHobot

Twitter Acc: @iPodTouchTricks

Forum: http://touchcrunch.com/

Established: October 2007

Bloggers: 4

Ok lets cut it right here with info.

So basically what we are trying to let you know that for many of new visitors this blog is No.1 source because we offer all types of troubleshooting, tips and tricks that nobody else cares about not even Apple.

I mean lets say that I (Joe) personally get at least 10-30 emails per day with problems that people have with their iPod Touch. Thing is Apple does not care you are just their customer to me you are iPod Touch owner as I am and we have something in common! Finding best Applications, What are the Best iPod Touch Games, Troubleshooting Wi-Fi, Changing iPod Touch Design and bunch of other things we all do on daily basis as iPod Touch owners.

Anyway, I want you to let know that I wish you already Happy New Year 2010 and that I am glad you visited iPod Touch Tricks blog.

 

PS:Feel free to comment below what you are especting to see on IPT Blog in 2010….

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Skype for iPod Touch Release Date Tuesday March 31st

Skype is releasing App for iPod Touch and iPhone tomorrow via iTunes. iPod Touch users will use skype with embedded mic and earphones.





You can see the rest of the screenshots here

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iPod Touch 3.0 Firmware Leaked Download is Free

Yep iPod Touch (OS) 3.0 firmware leaked today on torrent, so feel free to download it today and see beta style. Thing is that I would maybe not recommend all people to download this iPod Touch 3.0 firmware because it's beta and you know how beta stuff works right?

Anyways it's your decision either to wait until june for real iPod Touch 3.0 firmware OR test beta now with some limitations. Just make sure you don't sync it with internet :) thats all!

WARNING: THIS IS ONLY FOR GEN 2 iPod Touch!!!!
Download iPod Touch 3.0 Firmware Here

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iPod Touch Firmware OS 3.0 or iPod Touch Gen 3 with Camera

March 17th is the day when we will find out more about iPhone OS 3.0 but also Firmware 3.0 for iPod Touch. There is Rumor for iPod Touch Gen 3 Camera but as I said it's just a rumor.

What people expect to see on iPod Touch 3.0:

• Copy and Paste (I say there is no chance for that yet)
• Camera for iPod Touch Gen 3 (I can see that happen!)
• Better Battery Life (Yes that will happen as some sources reported)
• Boot Speed (Defiantly something Apple should improve)

So what's your though iPod Touch Gen 3 or iPod Touch 3.0 Firmware will have?

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More Cool Games And APplications for iPod Touch

Have you seen new iPod Touch Video Ads lately? The games s they play on iPod Touch are now accessable via iTunes here are the names.

Bugdom 2, Rolando, Nanosaur,

If you have not seen iPod Touch Vide Ad you can now from Apple Gallery

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Ipod Touch Firmware 2.2.1 Download Is Ready For You

Just wanted to share download links for Ipod Touch and iPhone firmware 2.2.1 so you can upgrade if you haven't done that already via iTunes.

If you have any questions please contact me via Twitter @Livecrunch

iPhone 2G

Download Firmware 2.2.1 - iPhone1,1_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw

iPhone 3g

Download Firmware 2.2.1 - iPhone1,2_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw

iPod Touch 1G

Download Firmware 2.2.1 - iPod1,1_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw

iPod Touch 2g

Download Firmware 2.2.1 - iPod2,1_2.2.1_5H11a_Restore.ipsw

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Mwd Offers Now Twitter Mobile With Extra Features

If you hate twitter applications for iphone or ipod touch you should try m.mwd.com has more features than twitter mobile site m.twitter.com.

MWD Twitter Mobile Features:

• Direct Messages -Send and Recieve direct messages
• Replies - Check replies from others
• Search - looking for something specific?
• Followers, Following, Public TimeLine, Private Timeline
• AND MORE!!!!!.....

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New Ipod Touch HD Coming This Fall

You got Ipod Touch Gen 1 or 2 and I bet many of you are pleased with for what it can do. But for some of us Apple thought building Giant Ipod Touch HD this fall. Heard rumors that it will contain Flash so not only you can view Youtube videos but also other video websites such as Hulu for example.

Checkout more news at TechCrunch

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Call From Ipod Touch via VOIP

TruPhone made app for iPod Touch which you can use as VOIP to call anywhere in the world via WiFi. iPod Touch microphone adapter or headset with micro is needed to initiate the call otherwise you will only be able to hear someone. You can download TruePhone via iTunes and yes it's free, but to call landlines and mobile phones it is not, you will have to pay few cents per minute in order to call somebody.

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Ipod Touch 2.2 Firmware Leaked See Pictures

Yep it's about time we get new Ipod Touch Firmware! iPhone and Ipod Touch 2.2 Firmware leaked! Want proof? See the pictures for your self. Pictures below are from iPhone but don't worry Ipod Touch is getting 2.2 Firmware as well. Confirmed Here and Here

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Ipod Touch Skins and Cases

By accident I found this awesome website called DecailGirl. And found out they have ipod touch skins or cases if you like to call it. But these cases are something I have not seen anywhere else, because you can personalize them as you want.

I will see if I can get some samples and then provide it to you, as Ipod Touch Contest.

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Ipod Touch 2.1 Firmware Download

Hey guys , I hope you watched or read the live blogging from Apple "Let's Rock" Event. Ipod Touch 2.1 Upgrade has been released and I wanted to let you know that I already got the Download Mirrors you can download it from for free.

Instead of posting this twice, please go to LiveCrunch.com Post and you will see 2 links that will provide you Ipod Touch 2.1 Firmware Upgrade.

You do not need to have 2.0 in order to upgrade to 2.1 , 2.1 already includes 2.0 Ipod Touch Upgrade

Discussion Board and Help Forum

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12 Ipod Touch and iPhone Tricks Probably Didn't Know

While I was on Digg, I found this awesome post by I Smash Phone which provided cool tips and tricks for Ipod Touch and iPhone that you probably didn't know about. To be honest I did not know almost half of them. The best one I like is the number #1 Scroll to Top of Page and number #3 Domain Sufix.

So visit I Smash Phone and find out all tips and tricks.

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Ipod Touch 2.0.1 Firmware Upgrade Released

I was just checking out Apple Insider and it is confirmed that Ipod Touch 2.0.1 firmware has been released. I wish you happy downloading and upgrading. Please report back for any issues. And don't forget to visit post about Ipod Touch 2.0 free upgrade

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Download Ipod Touch 2.0 Upgrade

Here is sweet and short . Download Ipod Touch 2.0 Upgrade from link below, then open iTunes hit Shift+ upgrade button , go to downloaded location and chose the file! Thats all

Here is the download link

Update:
Read how to update your ipod touch and find out about more mirror download links (LINK)

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What about Ipod Touch Upgrade 2.0 Michael?

Looks like bloggers forgot to mention stuff about Ipod Touch including Steve , nobody really talks about Ipod Touch neither Michael Arrington from TechCrunch.

Here is the latest post from TechCrunch about Iphone 3g getting upgrade on Thursday and my response was , what about IPOD TOUCH?

(Thanks for the pic TechCrunch)

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Join Me on Friday Live

Join my Technology Ipod Touch Live Show on Friday 20th at 6pm CST. I will be helping you all with Ipod Touch Problems , Errors and especially with WIFI connectivity.

I will also talk about different type of technology , social networks. Once you visit my Live Show just ask me anything about Ipod Touch.

If you wish to be update when exactly I am going to be Live please join Plurk

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Fring Ipod Touch Chat

You asked for Ipod Touch Chat now you got it! With Fring you can chat all day long on Ipod Touch. Some people said there was a problem chating with Ipod Touch but according to Fring blog they fix it.

Go to Fring Blog to find out how it works on Ipod Touch.

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PlayBoy On Your Ipod Touch

Hey you horny guys and girls. Now it's the time for you to discover power of ipod touch in different way! How about Playboy

Playboy just released iphone and ipod touch version. You can checkout playboy with your ipod touch in nice way!

Ipod Touch Playboy

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