Wireless Network proximity problems

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Wireless Network proximity problems

When I bought my ipod touch earlier today, it detected my network just fine in the upstairs of my home but I couldn't remember my password. I reset the the router and changed the password (my router is based downstairs), and now my ipod touch can only detect the network if I'm sitting within two or three feet of my router. I can extend my arm away from the router and totally lose the signal. Is there a specific encryption that's best? I'm currently using WPA and the computer upstairs (where my ipod was initially able to detect the original network) works fine.

Since it does work in close proximity to the router, is this an iPod issue or an encryption issue?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

HP, Windows XP

Posted on Feb 15, 2008 9:01 PM

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Answer 1

connorbj

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Feb 15, 2008 9:10 PM in response to neonvultures

Try resetting the iPod by holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. Ignore the "Slide to Power Off" option.

Also, try rebooting the router

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neonvultures Author

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Feb 15, 2008 9:59 PM in response to connorbj

I tried that a few times, the network would show up about once out of every 3 or 4 times. It would disappear immediately though. Rebooting the router also didn't seem to work.

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connorbj

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Feb 15, 2008 10:29 PM in response to neonvultures

Next, I would try a factory restore. Resetting your router may have thrown off the touch's wifi properties. Also make sure that the MAC address is not blocked

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neonvultures Author

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Feb 16, 2008 2:46 PM in response to connorbj

My ipod can find the network after the factory restore, but it's still "unable" to log in when I put in the password.

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Feb 25, 2008 4:26 PM in response to neonvultures

My son is having the exact same problem. Up until a week ago he has had no issues connecting to Linksys WRT54GL. Last week we were out of town and he was able to connect to wireless there, but since returning home he has had problems. iTouch detects the network, but an error comes up saying Unable to Connect To Network unless he is within a foot of the Linksys router. Tried the iTouch reset without luck. Other devices (PSP) see the router w/o problems.

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Answer 6

Feb 25, 2008 7:38 PM in response to neonvultures

I had the same problem with my ipod touch. I changed the security protocol to WEP 128 bit and the problem went away. You might want to try this,too.

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Answer 7

Feb 27, 2008 6:46 PM in response to Mac F1 Geek

Thanks. Didn't help. I removed all security and made it an open network and I still have to be inches away from the router to connect.

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Answer 8

Feb 27, 2008 6:51 PM in response to SteveNew2Mac

that sounds like a router problem. I would try using a laptop for the wifi and see if that works, if not, I would get a new router..... 🙂

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Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM in response to Messymeese

I can connect using my laptop or a PSP without problems and 100 ft from router without problems.

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Answer 10

Feb 28, 2008 9:48 PM in response to SteveNew2Mac

Have you tryed renewing the lease on the wifi connection? that might work

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Answer 11

Feb 29, 2008 10:38 AM in response to Messymeese

Yes. I've tried "forgetting this network" and "renew this lease" all without success. Can detect network, but only connect if inches away from router. Wireless connection via PSP and notebook anywhere within 100 ft is fine.

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Mar 3, 2008 9:50 PM in response to neonvultures

I'm having this exact same issue. No amount of resetting, restoring or cycling of the iPod or Router has helped. I'm calling apple this morning and I'll let you know what I hear.

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Mar 7, 2008 4:42 AM in response to t e s s i e h o l i c

Thanks, hope to hear soon. I have not had the time to call them.

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vueng90

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Mar 22, 2008 5:46 PM in response to neonvultures

I have the same problem with a Linksys WRT54GS. Touch has to be nearly touching the antennas on the router to connect. I tried several public hotspots this evening with the same cr_p reception. My 12 year-old son spent his Christmas money on this hunk of junk. Nice product Apple. Any resolution would be welcomed. It's probably going back to costco Monday. I love my "old fashioned" ipod, but this product is sorely lacking.

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Answer 15

Mar 22, 2008 5:58 PM in response to SteveNew2Mac

Try renewing the lease on the iPod

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