wifi connection using WEP encryption
Ipod touch 3d gen, iPhone OS 3.1.2
Ipod touch 3d gen, iPhone OS 3.1.2
WEP and the Apple (and this applies to more than the touch) interpret the encryption protocol differently and hence the supposed connection "issues". If you want to use WEP successfully, you have to follow the following rules:
1. Password character length - 5 characters for 48 (64) bit encryption; 13 characters for 128 bit encryption.
2. Only one WEP key permitted in the router firmware
3. The WEP key in field Key1 may be used in place of a password. As an alternative, the key printed on the router label can be used.
This is why I recommend WPA2-psk. It is far more secure than WEP and much easier to implement.
...You'll want to use a 5 or 13 character password in order to make sure all devices hash the password the same way, as mentioned here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1344.
You can avoid the hashing issues by using the newer and more secure WPA2 Personal protocol.
If the issue is not caused by the length of the password, try updating the wireless router and/or restarting it.
You can also try the general Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398.
wifi connection using WEP encryption