kahdija
Level 1
(1 points)
Q: on my ipod touch 5, when i try to connect to my school wifi it won't let me, it has an ip address of 169.254.xx & etc. & i did research but its my school so i cant restart the router is there anything else i can do through my ipod to resolve this issue
on my ipod touch 5th generation, when i try to connect to my school wifi it won't let me, it has an ip address of 169.254.xxx and etc. and i did research but its my school so i cant restart the router or do anything to the router cause i do not have access to it, is there anything else i can do through my ipod to resolve this issue
iPod touch, iOS 8.3
lllaass
Level 10
(188,838 points)
An IP address that starts with 169 is sef assigned by the iPod itself since the iPod could not communicate properly with the network.
Does the iOS device connect to other networks? If yes that tends to indicate a problem with your network.
Does the iOS device see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iOS device connect before?
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on your router
.- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Restore from backup. See:
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem and it does not connect to any networks make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
