Force iTunes to search for iPhone

Hello all,
I was just wondering if there was a way to force iTunes to search on the local wifi network for my iPhone so I can then go ahead and sync?
Im on 10.8.2 and using iTunes 10
Thanks
Chris

Nope. I know, it's frustrating.

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