Wi-Fi and my iPod Touch

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battalou Posted messages 9 Status Membre -  
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Hello,
I bought myself an iPod touch and I am unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network at home (I’m with Télé2). When my iPod searches for a network, it finds it but I can’t connect to it. And when I try to configure it (IP, DNS, Router, Subnet, Client ID) I can’t fill everything in.
For your information, there is a lock icon next to the name of the found network and even if I enter my password, I cannot connect.
What should I do?
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laptop67
 
Wifi connection tip for iPod touch:

Hello,
I encountered the same problem as you when I tried to connect the iPod touch to my Wifi router (NETGEAR WGT624) for the first time. My router uses MAC address filtering, so I made sure to retrieve the MAC address of the iPod touch before attempting a first Wifi connection.
The MAC address of the iPod touch can be found under: Settings-General-About-Wi-Fi Address
Then, after adding the MAC address of the iPod Touch to the router, I tried to connect by simply entering the requested password (for me, the WPA2 key -> a string of characters), but that didn’t work. Probably a typing error during my first use of the iPod Touch keyboard. It’s true that the fact that the characters of the password entered don’t appear on the screen doesn’t make things easier. After trying different combinations: Changing the encryption mode of the wifi router (switching from a WPA2 key to a WEP key), then changing the router password, nothing worked,
but I eventually found the solution to connect my iPod touch to Wifi and wanted to share this method with you, hoping it can help many iPod touch owners who, like me, struggled to connect their iPod touch to Wifi:

Step 1: Start from a clean slate by deleting the previous network settings of the iPod Touch.
To do this, go to: Settings-General-Reset-Reset Network Settings

Step 2: Establish the connection between the iPod touch and the Wifi router
Note 1: Be careful, at this stage, some routers like Livebox require prior activation of a button to accept the iPod into their list of authorized devices (in my case -> NETGEAR WGT624 router, the router needs to be configured to manually add the MAC address of the iPod touch) unless you are not using MAC address filtering on your Wifi router, this step is necessary

After completing step 1. To now establish the connection with the iPod touch, go to: Settings -Wi-Fi - Choose a network …

Note 2: At this stage, the name of your Wifi router should appear -> However, do not click on it and choose the option: Other… (to manually configure the Wifi access for the iPod touch)
Then enter the exact name (SSID) of your Wifi network in the Name field, then, from the Security field, select the type of encryption that your router uses (WEP, WPA, or WPA2), you just need to enter the network password (being very careful with each character typed and making sure to respect uppercase letters if your password contains them).

From there, just click on Join, and after a few seconds, the Wifi connection should be established with the iPod. If that’s the case, no failure message should appear on the screen. Open Safari or YouTube which should then load information via Wifi.

Hoping this experience can help you take advantage of Wifi with your iPod touch

Good luck ;-)
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Pyrobolser
 
Thank you very much to laptop67, your technique works very well,

To Livebox owners, the MAC address filtering was enabled by default for me, so if you want to connect your iPod Touch to your Livebox, don't forget to add your iPod Touch to the list of MAC addresses to not filter or to allow =)

Good luck and thanks again ^^
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Chuxiii
 
I also have a Netgear router. How do you configure your router to manually enter the MAC address? I know it sounds silly, but which button do you press? ^^
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alex69002
 
Good evening,
thank you very much for your post because I was getting frustrated with the settings for Free
with the Livebox there's no problem since I know how it works very well, but the Freebox is such a headache I find
in any case, thanks again
have a good weekend
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silencio > alex69002
 
Hi, I'm with Free and I can't connect to the internet. Of course, I have an iPod Touch, so if you can help me.
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Alex0619 > Pyrobolser
 
Désolé, je ne peux fournir que la traduction finale.
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jpr
 
After the messages above, I eventually managed to connect my IPOD TOUCH to my LIVEBOX.
I confirm that the password corresponds to the WEP key on the label under the LIVEBOX.
TWO TIPS:
1- Do not include spaces
2- The difficulty mainly comes from the need to respect uppercase and lowercase letters.
You can't see what you type, and the IPOD automatically switches to lowercase for each letter. So, you need to press the vertical arrow before each uppercase letter.
Good luck!
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battalou Posted messages 9 Status Membre
 
Well, actually I found it. In my opinion, I must have entered my WEP key incorrectly and I have nothing to configure. Just need to enter my WEP key.
P.S: François, the password it's asking for is the WEP key.
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nora69
 
Hi, I have a Livebox and when I try to connect with my iTouch, there is a lock icon in front of my Livebox name and it asks me for a password, so I enter my WEP key but it doesn’t work... :( Please help me.
Bye

Thanks ;)
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léo > nora69
 
I had the same problem and I found out how to connect, it's very simple. Just go to the menu of your Livebox and then go to the settings. After that, go to the security of your Livebox and set no network security. Then you just have to go to your iPod and search for Wi-Fi and you will be automatically connected.
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santi > léo
 
how to access the livebox menu
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mikedu62 > nora69
 
Derrière ta Livebox, il y a deux boutons. Sur les boutons, c'est écrit 1 et 2. Appuie sur le 1 pour que le Wi-Fi se connecte. Moi aussi, j'ai galéré, mais mon pote m'a aidé. Dis-moi si ça a marché, comme ça. Si tu veux savoir autre chose, je te le dirai. PS : en dessous de ta Livebox, il y a le code Wi-Fi. Tape le code et toutes les lettres doivent être en majuscules. Puis, tu appuies sur le bouton 1 derrière la Livebox, ensuite tu appuies sur "Entrée" sur ton iPod Touch. Si tu ne comprends pas, appelle-moi sur mon numéro et j’arriverai à t'expliquer. Ça, c'est sûr que je le fais. Bon, à bientôt, j'espère.
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NYALITH > nora69
 
IT'S ALL SIMPLE BEFORE PRESSING JOIN BUT YOU HAVE LIVE BOX IN ASSOCIATION

BUTTON BELOW TOWARDS POWER OUTLET.....
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Makeusefolle
 
Hi everyone,

I really struggled for 3 days, and finally, it’s super easy to connect your IPOD Touch to your Livebox.

If, like me, you entered the password for your system administrator page of the LB, which is "admin", and you keep trying to connect after that, stop everything!!! and start over.

To do this, select "forget this network" and confirm (red).

Then, re-select your Livebox, and for the Password, enter the "Wifi security key" which should be on the label that also has the name of your Livebox, which is located on the orange envelope "INSTALLING The Livebox". Personally, I stuck it on the inside page of the Guide.

Everyone talks about the "WEP" key: it’s the wifi security key, which acts as the password.

WARNING: be careful with the capitals by making sure to reactivate the "shift" key each time, because once you have typed the letter, it unlocks.

By the way: NEVER USE SPACES OTHERWISE IT WON'T WORK!!!

After a bit of concentration to avoid mistakes, it should be all good!!!

If someone has the solution to be able to connect automatically to hotspots when leaving home, please share the tip because I haven't done that yet.

Happy surfing everyone!!!
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flek-a
 
I entered my WEP key and it's still not working, it's driving me crazy!!!! I've been working on this for 3 days and it's starting to get on my nerves, and I can't upload a video to the iPod touch!!!! Ugh, it's so annoying??
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niak42 > flek-a
 
Hi flek-a, I had the same problem as you before with the videos. You need to go to the website http://www.infos-du-net.com/telecharger/Converter-iPod-Videora,0301-3407.html, download this software, and just follow the instructions. And there you go, it's in the bag, or rather in the iTouch!! ^^ Good luck for the rest!
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fred > flek-a
 

Download Videora iPhone Converter and follow the instructions.

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thomas > flek-a
 
you just need to download videora ipod touch converter
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mouskefole
 
THANK YOU!!!! I was despairing in front of the forum and FINALLY!!!! thanks to you!!! all because of the capital letters!!! THANK YOU!!!
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Fortiche
 
Hello everyone!!!!!!!!! I have an iPod touch and I connected in 2 SECONDS!! Here it is.. it asks you for a code!!! It’s simply your WEP key they want!! No need to look behind your box or modem!! It’s not indicated!! If you don’t have it? Call your internet service provider, they can give it to you.. it’s a fairly long code so be careful to write it correctly with uppercase or not if necessary!! Once you enter it, you’re connected!! As for those who are supposedly connected (((so-called))) and can’t go on the internet! It’s only because they entered the wrong code!! Even if you enter a wrong code, it will simulate a connection!! Try with another foreign network!! You need the correct WEP key!! There you go.. for those who really can’t do it.. call APPLE support!! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!
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pierrelove1000
 
I tried typing the code for my Wi-Fi key from my Livebox with no result.
Since you managed to do it, please give me more detailed information.
Please help me.
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geoffrey
 
For those who have a Livebox: press buttons 1 and 2 located on it (the Livebox will blink) then go back to settings, select your Livebox, enter your WEP key and happy browsing!
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bastion Posted messages 7 Status Membre 5
 
Thank you thank you thank you thank you, awesome on the first try!!!!!!!
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val > bastion Posted messages 7 Status Membre
 
Here it is, I'm still at the starting point. I managed to get a Wi-Fi connection with Neuf, formerly AOL, but I still can't connect to the internet with my iPod Touch. I get an error message after entering my WEP key under password: unable to join the network... what should I do?
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samirbdx > val
 
Hello VAL, a few checks: you must be placed next to your internet box. If it is on, you need to turn it off and then turn it back on, then wait for it to load. Turn on the iPod Touch next: Settings/Wi-Fi/choose a network (yours), enter your WEP code (under the box) DO NOT VALIDATE DIRECTLY. Under the box, there is a REG button (click on it) 5 seconds later click join.

And it works....

Best regards.
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mel
 
Thank you!!! The trick is really if I give the BUTTONS 1 and 2!!!! That's just it!!!! Thank you thank you!!!
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cuicui01 > mel
 
1) Hi, I just bought an iPod Touch, but the problem is that I can't connect to the internet. I have a Neufbox and I entered the WEP key correctly, but it says something like "unable to connect, blah blah blah."
Yet, I've never had any problems with Wi-Fi (PSP, Wii), so does anyone have a Neufbox???

Thanks

2) Before, I had the iPod Nano, and as soon as I bought the Touch, all my songs from my old iPod were transferred to it. I would like to delete them, but all my songs are in light gray, so I don't know how to do it. Please???

Thanks
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zak1994 Posted messages 4 Status Membre
 
Is it possible to connect to MSN Messenger from the iPod Touch through www.ebuddy.com for example???
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pierre85395
 
Oui, il est possible de se connecter à MSN via www.ebuddy.com. Il te suffit, quand tu arrives sur le site avec ton iPhone, de choisir MSN et de rentrer ton adresse et ton mot de passe, et tu peux te connecter. J'ai essayé et ça marche sans problème !
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peach
 
For anyone like me who has a Livebox. To connect your iPod touch to it, you just need to enter the WEP key when asked for the password...
However, you need to activate the caps lock for each LETTER...
For the numbers, just type them normally!!!!
Personally, it worked for me...
Good luck to everyone!!!!
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A3nigma
 
Hi,
I just struggled like some people to access the web via the iPod touch, connection established but unable to browse on Safari or YouTube, always an error. I changed the position of my WEP key in the administration of my router to set it to one, then I switched to WEP auto mode, and after validating the changes, everything was fine.
Always try first without a WEP key to see; disable it in your router settings at either 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 depending on your router, use admin as the username and admin as the password if it's required, assuming you are still on default settings, of course.
There you go, best wishes to everyone and Merry Christmas.
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FinalShell
 
Hello everyone, it turns out that I had the same problem with the server being unreachable.
However, you just need to fill everything in correctly with the DHCP in your IP address.
If the Livebox works like my Netgear, you need to assign a name to your added MAC address. You must not make a mistake on either of the two, then copy it into your IP address on the iPod touch.
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Anonymous user
 
I found out how to access MSN with the iPod Touch
you need to go to Google, type ebuddy, select the 2nd option (ebuddy mobile), then click on the MSN icon at the top left, then enter your username and password, and you are connected
have a good conversation!!!!!!
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paul
 
To Julien: I have 2 buttons on my live box (one at each end), so press both to be sure and try entering the code again.
And thanks to Lili for the photo because I was desperate to find this button on the live box..!
Good luck to everyone.
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Bouh
 
A big thank you to "Nico" from page 2. It works!!
= D

If you have a Livebox, follow his method, it's simple and clear.

Good luck because I see we're all in the same mess ^^
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banlieu451
 
So for MSN on iTouch there is eBuddy and www.meebo.com to go on YouTube you need to connect the iTouch to iTunes and synchronize the iPhone for Safari with a Livebox you need to press the button 1 at the back to search for something like the iTouch detecting a Wi-Fi, the antenna button on the Livebox is flashing then launch Safari select your Wi-Fi network and enter your web key in uppercase. I remind you that for the update, you need to press each time on the up arrow key on the iTouch keyboard for each letter then click join and there you go, good luck.
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elo
 
Hi everyone! Not long ago, I wrote to you asking for help. In fact, I couldn't connect to Wi-Fi with my Freebox. I went back to the store where it was purchased because I couldn't connect to any network, secure or not.
Actually, it was a misconfiguration of the iPod. Since it started working again, I can connect to Free. The procedure? You need to go to the FREE website (Wi-Fi connection), activate the router function, enter a name for the network that you will find on the iPod, then you need to get a WEP key (at the bottom of the page click on generate), and keep the WEP key that will be provided to you. Unplug/replug the FREEBOX to let it update. Then, on the iPod, you should choose the network named on the Free website (by default: freebox). At this point, you will be asked for a password; simply enter the WEP key and you're good to go.
I hope this will help you.
Bizz
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francois
 
Hello, I have the same problem, unfortunately I don't have the solution yet!
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olivierf
 
Let's call APPLE! The number: 1-800-MY-APPLE (Canada) 0800 046 046 (France)

Olivier f
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kkthanksbye > olivierf
 
Do you think they can help us? Because I'm tired of trying...
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lence > olivierf
 
I did it but it didn't work, I don't understand anything and it drives me crazy.
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quentin45510
 
Je suis dans les réglages de mon iPod Touch, le Wi-Fi fonctionne et il est connecté à ma Livebox, mais une fois connecté (petit V à côté du modem), je vais sur Safari et ça me dit que je ne suis pas connecté. J'ai essayé le système du bouton sur la Livebox, mon voyant clignote mais rien, et je n'ai pas trouvé l'icône de réglage de ma Livebox !! Je galère !!! Merci de m'aider et de me répondre souvent.
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FGR2
 
I am sending you this message from the iTouch and it took me a minute to connect.. You just need to enter the WEP key (I am with Tele 2). I will check that on the Livebox at my father's place, but it didn't work with the PSP already..
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Nico28
 
Hello, I have tried all the techniques described above, but unfortunately none of them work!!!!
I really don't know what to do anymore... If you have another technique, please help me.
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adja
 
Hello everyone,
I've treated myself to an iPod touch and it's been several days now that I still can't connect to the internet!
I'm seriously losing hope!
For those who have been in my situation and have managed to get it to work with the Freebox, I'm making a distress call.
Hugs to all!
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lili
 
Same problem.
I have two WEP keys on the back of my modem, one for Mac and one for PC. I first tried the one for Mac, then the one for PC just in case, and it's not working.
At home, the error message appears when I click 'join'...
What should I do?????
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