1st Gen Ipod Touch can't see any WiFi networks?

My friend gave me his old Ipod Touch, and everything worked fine for a while. Recently though, the WiFi just cut out and I can't connect or see anything. When I open up the 'Connect to WiFi' menu, there are no options.. even though I know there is internet because my computer is connected. I have tried typing in the name of the networks and I get an error that reads 'This network was not found.'
I have tried reformatting it to factory specs three times through Itunes, and it still won't show up.
Anyone have any ideas? Is the wireless card/adapter dead?
Thanks

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