Have an iPod touch and a wireless network? Time to put them together. If you don’t have internet on your touch, you are definitely missing out. We will cover all the steps. Here we go!
What you will need:
- Your iPod touch.
- A wireless network. If you don’t know how to set it up, read this post for a quick explanation of WEP and WPA and how to set up a basic network, then this post for more on security.
- Your SSID (if it is not broadcasted).
- Your passphrase.
Let’s get it connected:
- Tap the “Settings” icon on the home screen.
- Tap the “Wi-Fi” button.
- Ensure the switch for Wi-Fi is on. If your SSID shows without a lock to the right, it is unsecured. This is bad. You definitely need to read the posts listed in step 2 above. If you just want to leave your network open to any hacker who wants to access it, just tap on your network name and you should be done. Not the best choice, but it is not my network. If your network shows, but with a lock next to it, select it then skip to step 5.
If you are not broadcasting your SSID, and you shouldn’t be, you will not see it here. Select “Other” and enter your SSID in the “Name” field.
- Tap the “Security” button and select your encryption method. Tap “Other Network” in the upper left to return to the “Other Network” page.
- You will notice that the “Password” field has appeared. Enter your passphrase in the blank.
- Tap “Join” in the lower right corner once your passphrase has been entered correctly.
You should now see your network in the list. It should be a different color than the others and there should be a checkmark to the left of the name. You are now connected.
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