Another New IPod Touch Owner with Wi-fi Problems

I guess I didn't word this correctly, The SSID name on the computer is the name that you type into the name block on the other network (NAME) screen in the I-Pod.

I have logged into the router and can not locate this.

I don't think a one or two line answer is going to help me with this. I am a Dumb *** when it come to doing anything with the router. what I need is step by step go to (A) Press (1) Enter XYZ in box 3. and so on

Thank you Terpfen for replying, and please excuse my ill temper earlier. I've calmed down some now.

Step: 1 followed step one previously, Main screen, settings, Wi-Fi. Also set power down to 5 min to give I-Pod plenty of time to find network.

Wi-Fi Network Screen.

Wi-Fi ON

Choose a Network (searching indicator) symbol spinning.
Other ...
Ask to Join Networks ON

At this point the I-pod does not find any networks available. The indicator just spins but never returns any results. I am 3 feet for my WRT54G router.

Hence the easy connect isn't connecting.

The next step. is to manually set-up the connection.
Main screen, setting, Wi-Fi, Other.
press "Other" which brings up two fields

Name __________
Security ___________


First Question? Which Name are they looking for. when I went to my router 192.168.1.1 It has the name linksys. However, when I go to my Wireless Network setting it has the name * ???? * which is different than Linksys router.

Now, since one of the goals here is file sharing I presume I should be using the Wireless Network settings name. (which I have tried.)

Next is security, Wireless Network setting indicate setting for WEP Once this is selected you then back-up to the "Enter Network Setting Screen" and you now have a password line added.

Now I have never set a password for the router so the password for the router is the default Password "admin" And I don't recall ever setting a password for my network setting. But, I only use about three different passwords and a cycled through them still with no success.

So, I need some expert advise on how and where to find the info to input into the required field to work or what I need to reset in my router to make this work.

Thanks again for anyone who has constructive input to resolve my and probably many other peoples issues with this problem.

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Be nice if you could tell us all how and where you found this. I'm trying to work this post so that it would helpful to all that are have a issue with Wi-Fi

As of starting this post Christmas day it already has a 170 plus hits so people are looking for a resolution to the issue.

Ok, I found my problem, I my router broadcast was disabled. If the router does not send a broad cast signal there is nothing for the I-Pod to lock onto.

Thanks to all that responded, I hope this post will be continued to help all those that are seeking help. It would be nice if they would set up sub categories under ipod touch for each function of the i pod touch. that way you could go to one specific category to search for a problem. I know the search feature should do that but it just brings in to much trash depending on the search.

start from ths Main screen,tap settings, Tap Wi-Fi and the next screen should read as follows:

Wi-Fi Network Screen. at top of page

*Wi-Fi ON* if not on set to on

*Choose a Network* (searching indicator) symbol spinning.
Other ...
Ask to Join Networks ON if not set to ON

At this point the I-pod does not find any networks available. The indicator just spins but never returns any results.

My problem was it never lock onto a signal. The reason for this was broad cast in the router was disabled, I enabled it and at that point The I-pod locked on.

If this does not help, reply with the follow info:
computer
operating system
router info
and the steps you have tried so far to get to work.

I may no be the one to help you but I fully intend to keep the post near the top of the board so we can get the best help possible. I actually found my problem while searching through my router setting. but I'm sure there a lot of people on hear that are a lot smarter than I am when it comes to the ipods.

thanks for posting, the more info we get in this thread the better off we all will be.