Troubleshoot itouch wifi

Blogs Advanced Search. Forums Computer Help iPod Touch wi-fi problems. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of Thread: iPod Touch wi-fi problems. I can connect to my router and the information will show as follows:. Hey John, A few things you should check: Do you have any other devices that connect to your Wifi?

If so, check them and see if they are getting an IP in the On your Touch, open Safari and type in Code:. You could also try this page If your problem is solved, here's how to say thanks! I do get the American University website.

Also, my other computers do use the router as DNS but for some reason I have the idea that this is why my iPod would not browse. There are no other wi-fi devices although I do have a laptop connected to the router wireless.

It uses the same settings. My computers use the same router as my iPod. What I don't know is what 'Search Domains' means. Also, while extenders extend the reach of your network, speeds may slow a bit. A mesh network enhances range without sacrificing speed and changing network names, so we touch on that in a bit.

Upgrade your router. It could be time for a change if you lived in a small apartment and took your router along to your new, much larger home. Use a mesh router. Upgrading to mesh makes sense if your WiFi connection is strong in some places but weak or dead in others.

You may need mesh for coverage in large homes, multistory homes, and garages that are not close to the router. In a mesh network, a primary router and satellite nodes or modules coordinate to deliver speedy, efficient WiFi. You put the nodes in different areas throughout your house, and each node is capable of broadcasting WiFi.

Mesh systems have become much more affordable, but you may be disappointed if you go entry-level. WiFi 6 also handles traffic and congestion better. It has been available for a few years, but nowadays more and more devices support it.

Fall back on good old-fashioned communication. If you live with a bunch of roommates or relatives who love streaming and gaming, all of you may need to agree on some guidelines or take turns using the internet connection. Of course, first try suggestions such as restarting the router, moving it to a central place, running speed tests, and using an extender for a dead zone. Do avoid putting your router in the kitchen, as microwaves and metal appliances can mess with the signal.

So can liquids and food that get spilled on the router. Otherwise, here are ideas for WiFi sharing and communication: Limit certain activities to certain times perhaps downloading online games during the wee hours when everyone is asleep.

Be aware that torrenting, while also being illegal, is a huge bandwidth hog. If you live in a multi-family residence, ask your housemates to not share your WiFi passwords with others in the building. Agree to dial back the graphics, for instance, by streaming in standard definition instead of 4K or Ultra HD. Pay a bit more money per resident for more bandwidth. Try a WiFi adapter if you live in a dorm. By default, U.

Assume that everyone else in the building is on these channels. Manually adjust your router so it is on channel 1, and retest your WiFi until you find a channel it works well on. Or, use a third-party app that shows the channels around you and helps find a less crowded channel. Reconsider your internet plan. If your internet plan has certain limits, then you are unlikely to get more. You may need a new plan that can support both online gaming and streaming in 4K, giving you speeds of 50 to Mbps.

However, if you cannot afford to upgrade your plan, you may still be able to improve your internet speeds. You can also threaten to cancel to get a better deal and use those savings to get faster speeds.

If you find that you are consistently getting booted from your WiFi network, there are a few things that could be happening. The first step we recommend taking is looking for any patterns in the service disruptions. Do they only happen at a certain time of the evening? Maybe it even drops when you pop something into the microwave? If asked, enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.

Get help if you don't know your password. Even if you enter the correct password, you might see an "unable to join the network" message or an "incorrect password" message. Restart all of your devices , then try to enter your password again. For example, you might see the alert "No Internet Connection. If you still can't connect to your network or get online, make sure that your router is connected to the modem and turned on.

Here's how to restart your iPhone , iPad , or iPod touch. Then restart your router, and cable or DSL modem. To restart your router or modem, unplug it, then plug it back in.

Reset your Network Settings.