Chapter 4

Connect to the Network

We live in a connected world. Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access has become the rule, not the exception—and chances are you're already using Wi-Fi at your home or office. Now you can use it to connect your iPod touch to the Internet.

In this chapter, we'll show you all the ways to get connected or disconnected from virtually any form of Wi-Fi network, whether open or secure. If you work at an organization with a VPN (Virtual Private Network), we will show you how to get connected to that network.

What Can I Do When I'm Connected to a Wi-Fi Network?

Here are some of the things you can do when connected to a Wi-Fi network:

  • Access and download apps (programs) from the App Store.
  • Access and download music, videos, ...

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