IOS 6, wifi won't stay connected no matter what I do

I just updated to iOS 6, and it seems it's full of bugs in the wifi department. I can connect to my wifi, it works slowly for about 4 minutes and then it just drops and all apps tell me that there's no internet connection. The wifi signal still shows on the top with full bar, but it just doesn't work. It's like those phony wifi signals you find when you're outside. Is there anything I can do? Is apple on the case?

Try:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset Network Settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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