Question: I own the iPod touch but am having difficulty getting a wifi signal. How do I get around this? I do not have a network system.
Answer: The iPod touch is the only iPod with wireless access to the web, but you won't be able to connect unless you're in range of a wifi access point.
From Apple's web site: "iPod touch finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet".
That can be a little misleading to some people, especially since not everyone knows that most wireless networks only have a range of a few hundred yards.
Not all wifi networks allow free Internet access either. Many wifi centers like Starbucks or McDonald's charge you 2 or 3 bucks for the connectivity, which can add up quickly!
The iPhone on the other hand, which looks a lot like the iPod touch, will keep you connected to the Internet wherever there's cell phone coverage. My Blackberry Curve is the same way - as long as I'm within cell phone range, I can browse the web and send/receive email.
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Anonymouse (not verified) Says: Wed, 2008-07-30 14:27
After last week’s review of the iPod Touch, emails have been pouring in about Wi-Fi issues. I didn’t mention this in the review, but I did have an issue with the Wi-Fi. The issue at hand is when your connect to the internet at home or in the office. I would connect to the internet, and I would try to load a web page. I would get the following message:
After some searching around, I found that it might be a DNS (Domain Name Server) issue. Here’s why it’s important. You can only connect to a website if your computer knows its IP address. When you enter a website’s domain name (ie: wiredforgadgets.com), your computer or router uses a Domain Name System (DNS) server to search for the domain’s IP address. For example, when you enter google.com, the DNS server reports the IP address as 72.14.207.99. If there is no working DNS server, domain names become useless.
Why is this happening? The iPod Touch and the iPhone (for one reason or another) is trying to use the network router as a DNS, which in some cases may not work. Technically though, the iTouch/iPhone is connected to the internet. By entering 72.14.207.99 (the correct IP address for google.com) into Safari’s address bar, it bypass the domain and does not need a working DNS server . While this will verify that the Wi-Fi internet connection is working, it’s downright impossible to surf the internet without domain names. To correct this problem, the DNS settings must be changed.
You could fix this at your router, but this won’t help on other networks, so you may as well to this your iTouch/iPhone.
* Go to Settings.
* Select Wi-Fi.
* Chose a network.
* Select the blue arrow next to the network you are connected to.
* Select DNS.
* Change the IP Address to 208.67.222.222
The IP address 208.67.222.222 is a service called OpenDNS, which not only is safer, but is guaranteed to work with any network anywhere.
The Catch-22 is that you have to do this with every new Wi-Fi you pick up that doesn’t work. It’ll remember past ones, but it won’t do it to new ones. I recommend writing down the IP Address 208.67.222.222 and keeping it in your wallet for easy access.
Hopefully that solves everyones problems. Be sure to leave a comment if you have any more questions.
Change iPhone’s Wi-Fi DNS Settings to Connect to the Internet
Ricky Says: Wed, 2008-07-30 17:24
WOW - thanks for the detailed information. Greatly appreciated! :-)
Anonymous (not verified) Says: Sun, 2008-08-10 18:31
Wait what do you mean DNS and how do i change the IP address from there it won't let me select it?
plz reply .... better yet PLZ HELP!
Uncahal (not verified) Says: Thu, 2008-09-25 20:01
I wish I hadn't spent $400.00 on this thing. It would sure be nice to use the internet feature at home.But I've been trying for almost a year.Punched in all those addressess that folks said worked like a charm.I take the ipod with me everywhere in the hopes I may find a plac to use it for web access.That really sux.I've talked to Apple folks and they look at me like I'm an idiot cause it's all so simple. Bullshit.
Colin (not verified) Says: Sat, 2008-08-16 02:24
Please Help! ihave a new ipod touch but when i try to connect to the internet it says it cannot find the server although it is recognising it in the wi-fi settings and the signal is strong.i can pick up a neighbours router which is not password protected and connect to the internet no problem.i also have a laptop and ps3 which also work fine.any suggestions?
Chrissy (not verified) Says: Mon, 2008-09-22 23:45
This worked a treat. For some reason I just couldn't connect to internet or get emails on my iphone. It only just became an issue today and I've been using it for sometime without problems so I did the above and put in the Go to Settings.
* Select Wi-Fi.
* Chose a network.
* Select the blue arrow next to the network you are connected to.
* Select DNS.
* Change the IP Address to 208.67.222.222
Worked straight away. Thanks
Andreas (not verified) Says: Wed, 2008-10-01 13:13
hi, i just got an ipod touch, and im trying to connect to my home internet which is wireless and has a router which is all working fine. when i search for local networks on the ipod, my wannadoo broadband comes up, but when i click it it asks me for a password, and ive tried my internet password, and also the wep key found on the router. Neither work and i dont know what to do now, can you help, thanks!
Anonymous (not verified) Says: Sun, 2008-10-05 19:33
Hi guys, I need some help. I been trying to connect my ipod touch to the internet, but when I get to the step when it finds the linksys signal, and I tap it to connect, I get a message that says "unable to join the network". What do I need to do from there? I am new to this and I have no clue as to what to do! Please help!
Anonymous (not verified) Says: Wed, 2008-10-08 14:03
how do i change the IP? it doesnt allow me to select it.
Anonymous (not verified) Says: Thu, 2008-11-20 10:07
I have a problem with my iPod touch 2G connecting to wifi. My iPod touch has 2.1.1 firmware. I am able to connect at home but not at work. My friend has firmware 2.1 on his touch. When we try to connect to the wifi at work using the same WEP Key password he can connect but I'm not able to. Does anybody have any suggestions on what to try?
Anonymous (not verified) Says: Wed, 2008-11-26 19:16
Wow that IP number works lol
thanks a bunch
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