iPod touch Public WiFi connection help

The iPod touch will not automatically join any networks it has not previously joined. That is to say, if you have never been somewhere before, the iPod is not going to randomly guess what network you want to connect to.

In order to join a wireless network, tap on the name of the network, not the arrow to the right of its name. Doing so provides you information about the network but does not join it. If you are able to connect to a network, which does not guarantee an internet connection (more on this later), the name should appear in the WiFi screen with a checkmark next to its name. If a password is required, for a secure network, that is, then you will be presented with a prompt to enter the password which is likely case-sensitive. One more thing to keep in mind is that the MacBook is capable of connecting to a wider range of WiFi networks. Your iPod touch can only connect to b/g networks, if the hotel or somewhere else offers an n-speed network you may not even see it listed in the WiFi screen.

Now with that out of the way, many locations have ad-hoc wireless networks, which essentially means that they are there to basically provide computer-to-computer communication, i.e. file-sharing, printer-sharing, peer-to-peer, but not necessarily an internet connection. Since you are planning to use Starbuck's free WiFi, or another businesses' internet connection, may I suggest you inquire one of the employees what the name of their network is?

I would set "ask to join networks" to on - it will pop up whenever it sees a wireless network, allowing you to join it easily. You don't need to touch the arrow, just touch the name of the network to connect. You might need to go into Safari to accept terms of use or log in to the hotspot, but that varies from location to location.

JediMeister said:

Your iPod touch can only connect to b/g networks, if the hotel or somewhere else offers an n-speed network you may not even see it listed in the WiFi screen.

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That's not really an issue - you're not going to see any sort of corporation that offers wifi (like Starbucks) rolling out draft technology. The N-standard hasn't been accepted yet. So the OP's iPod should work with pretty much any public wifi access point.