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Fix iPod touch WiFi issue (won't connect)

Fix iPod touch WiFi issue (won\
Ok, this is really simple and it worked for me and my Linksys WiFi. 2 step is all it takes to explain to anyone how to fix this common problem.
 
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Step 1Find Your Router

Find Your Router
Find you router. This is pretty simple but good luck anyway.
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Oct 3, 2011. 11:02 AMmgonzales5 says:
I tried resting my router it worked for like 3 minutes i got connected but it jst kicks me off i jst cant stay conected to my wifi??????
Sep 19, 2011. 2:02 PMYAMAMA210 says:
I have an Ipod touch that won't connect to my 2wire network. I have an at&t router & I've tried reseting everything. Nothing works. It keeps telling me "incorrect password". Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jun 24, 2011. 7:02 PMluvit says:
dear sir, i regret to ask you to immediately remove those pictures, because i;m curious.
Jun 24, 2011. 7:35 AMmcrater says:
Aw man Thanx man i feel soryy for those people who still trying to connect their ipods man YOU ARE THE BEAST!!
Dec 27, 2009. 2:58 PMprunes says:
I found with the IPhone and IPod touch, both of which I have tried with multiple routers seems to be the DHCP DNS information doesn't get put into the device. so what I have been doing to fix it is putting in manual DNS settings you can use 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 (Google DNS servers)
May 30, 2011. 10:29 AMjvasquez4 says:
idid that, & its STILL not working . im becoming impatient with my iPod, can u plz help me out ?? PLEASE, idk wat to do . ):
Dec 27, 2009. 4:10 PMRobotika says:
I was having problems with connecting after we had blackouts occur. After putting in 8.8.4.4 I've finally been able to connect again. So thank you for this! :)
Apr 25, 2010. 2:23 PMlogankiba says:
thank you so much this worked like a charm
Jan 1, 2010. 6:04 PMalo0395 says:
 how do you put it in 8.8.4.4.
Jan 1, 2010. 8:00 PMRobotika says:
Go to settings, network, wi-fi. Under "choose a network", pick the one you are using and hit the blue arrow. Then you can select DHCP, scroll down to DNS and select DNS and then  you can put in the setting. I put in 8.8.4.4 and that worked out well for me.

I hope that description helped. :)
Dec 27, 2011. 10:26 PMclever28451 says:
how do u go to the blue arrow it doesnt show up on mine
Mar 30, 2010. 7:58 PMtwister88 says:
Hey, thanks a lot!  I have been struggling with this for a day now and just happened to find this website.  Your instructions did the trick.  Thanks so much!!!! 
Mar 31, 2010. 12:38 PMRobotika says:
Yay! I am glad it worked out for you. Nothing worse than getting a headache trying to get things to work. Thanks to Prunes, again, for suggesting those settings.
May 30, 2011. 5:50 AMimichelle says:
hi where exactly do i put 8.8.8.8 ? right beside DNA? or under the HTTP proxy under server, port or authentication. sorry... thanks!!
Feb 28, 2011. 8:10 PMangelsvolleyball23 says:
okay i had the same problems all u do is get in an area were u have the most wifi. ur location ur at is not getting enough signal or ur connection for ur ntwork is low. if that dos not work reboot the ipod. if this helped letme know.
Feb 17, 2011. 9:59 PMjpugh93 says:
I was so frustrated and was messing with my ipod touch for so long.. Tried everything.. Ended up coming across the bluetooth menu and my bluetooth was off. So I turned it on and it connected right away! Try it! It might be the problem!
Dec 28, 2010. 3:28 PMpleb1 says:
Sorry guys, still NOT connected....
Dec 28, 2010. 3:15 PMpleb1 says:
My iPod Touch Wouldnt connect to my new n dualband TALKTALK wifi modem/router. My iMac connected, no problem. The touch said my password was incorrect.
The Touch was incorrect. Repeatedly.
The comment by "PRUNE" sorted me out. I used 8.8.8.8 CONNECTED!!!
Sep 9, 2010. 11:41 PMbeth margret says:
it didn't work nothing i do works .. it just comes up with unable to connect to big pond wireless connection ____ :( what do i dooo
Sep 1, 2010. 5:08 PMsupitsgreg says:
Remove pictures please.
Aug 2, 2010. 8:24 AMBoredness says:
ok i got home and tried connecting my ipod to the sever. its connected but says sever not connected or something like that. i tried syncing alot, reset all settings a couple of times and even reset network settings a couple of times and i also resetted my router AND STILL AINT CONNECTING!!! And it still haves the signal up but wont connect. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!! >:(
May 16, 2010. 8:55 PMtaco bell says:
i selected my network and put in the password and it said "unable to join the network "linksys" " what do i do now?
Mar 29, 2010. 7:59 PMDnOS boi says:
I did everything you said, and my Ipod still isnt connecting.
It recognises my wifi, I put in the password and says that I'm connected but when i try to use Safari it just says can't connect.
What Do I Dooooo!!??
Mar 7, 2010. 5:57 PMzimm723 says:
what do i do if it doesnt even show any networks and my wifi is working on all my computers
Jan 5, 2010. 1:33 PMtat2ddeviant says:
You should be wary, pushing the reset button on some routers, will cause them to reset back to "factory" settings, and blow away any routing/firewall policies you have in place. Check w/ your "Admin" before doing this.
Dec 21, 2010. 9:15 AMGorillazMiko says:
Cool idea. I will try this is it happens to my iPod touch that I might get soon, and you should post your own pictures though. It's better to have some than none though.
Dec 25, 2008. 8:13 PMJa2Pc says:
ROMOVE THE PICS!!!! Joking :D Nice tutorial helped me, my jailbroken touch didn't connect to wifi so I reseted my router and SUCSESS!!!
Jan 1, 2010. 6:09 PMalo0395 says:
 how did you jail break your ipod? 
Jan 20, 2008. 4:02 PMThe magical duct tape kid says:
What Ipod do you have now.
Jan 20, 2008. 5:44 PMGorillazMiko says:
iPod video, 30GB. It's screwed up, the battery needs to be replaced.
Jan 20, 2008. 6:15 PMThe magical duct tape kid says:
Hey, I know how to fix Ipod Video battery's, if you want I can make an Instructable on how to do it. By the way I have a Second Generation Ipod Nano
Jan 21, 2008. 3:27 PMGorillazMiko says:
Please post an Instructable, that would be GREAT help. Websites only show selling it!
Jan 22, 2008. 5:08 AMThe magical duct tape kid says:
Sure, I'll get right on it!
Jan 22, 2008. 5:13 AMThe magical duct tape kid says:
First, I will probably post an instructacle for how to replace your Ipod Nano battery.
Dec 30, 2009. 7:48 PMWarlrosity says:
Nice... but, what if your wi-fi has a passcode?
Dec 28, 2009. 12:02 AMintothepavement says:
Please don't judge me, I know I'm stupid concerning wi-fi etc..
I just got an iPod Touch. I want to use it online at home. Do I go out and buy a wireless modem? or do i need more equiptment?

any help would be soooo appreciated.
Oct 7, 2009. 8:16 PMPOMANDERSPICE says:
<p>HELLO GUYS i am one of those people who had problem connecting with wi-fi. after few weeks trying to fix it..Did all the research then i stopped for awhile then today i finally solved my problem. IF YOU HAVE A VERIZON FIOS you will need to update you firmware follow this instructions<br /><a href="http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DC61C914-5A14-49C2-B7D6-121660D75171/0/VerizonFiOSRouterFirmwareXboxprocedure2.pdf">http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DC61C914-5A14-49C2-B7D6-121660D75171/0/VerizonFiOSRouterFirmwareXboxprocedure2.pdf</a><br /><br />believe me it works!! if you need help let me know</p>
Jul 23, 2009. 11:46 PMpuggz48 says:
ok i got the ipod touch and trying to connect to wifi i enter my password for my connection and it keeps telling me inccorrrect password do i have to input some information into the ipod or what thanks in advance for any help.
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