Connect to the Internet With iPod Touch

One of the greatest features of the iPod Touch is the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. All that is required is for you to be in range of an access point. Then, with minimal configuration on the iPod Touch, you will be surfing the Internet using the built-in Safari web browser. Follow these steps to connect to the Internet (should also apply to the iPhone).

1:Tap the “Settings” application to open it.
2:Look at the top of the list for “Wi-Fi” and tap it (the iPod Touch will begin searching for networks in range).
3:In the list of networks that appears, tap the network to which you wish to connect.
Optional: If the network you are connecting to is secure (contains a lock icon to the right of the name), you will be prompted to type in the password.

If all is well, you will be connected to the network and presumably ready to surf the web. There will be an icon appear in the upper-left corner of the iPod Touch screen to indicate network connection and signal strength.

Connecting to a secure network connection can be tricky. When connecting, you will be prompted for the WEP or WPA password, depending on which is used. The trick is that you will not be able to see the characters you are typing in. The password is masked. It would seem like good security to mask a password, but it is not necessary for an iPod Touch. Masking will only protect you from unwanted eyes peering over your shoulder. Since the iPod Touch is extremely portable, you can avoid peering eyes by walking away or turning a different direction. Therefore, masking is not really necessary. In fact, it can be a nuisance on the iPod Touch. Especially, if you have a long and secure password. You will just have to carefully type in your password.

Surfing the web using a real browser is a fantastic feature for the iPod touch and the iPhone. With a few easy steps, you can enjoy great, mobile web surfing.