My iPod loses it's strong wi-fi connection

I have a pretty strong connection (2-3 bars) to my network. But my Internet connection is still slow, and I regularly lose my connection completely. Then when I go to the settings app it shows that the signal is still strong. Why does my iPod 4th gen keep dropping the connection, and why is it so slow?

Try this first. In Settings > WiFi: Turn wi-ff, then turn it back again. If this does not work try Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
If you have never been able to connect and are using WPA security, make sure your password is correct. If you are using WEP security, you're wasting your time as WEP is hackable in less than 30 seconds. And the iPod often has problems with WEP.
In any case, if you can't get it to work at home, try it in a place with free wi-fi. If it works there the problem is probably with your router (this can be the case even if your router works with other equipment).

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What version of the Windows Operating System do you have?
What version of the iTunes software?
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Apple - Support - iPod nano - iTunes Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/assistant/itunes/#section_1
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
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Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
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Does the iOS device see the network?
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least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
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As I mentioned above, I am not very tech savvy so I have no idea why a wireless protocol would be showing up there, I'm just listing everything I see in hopes that someone might know something I can try. This is why I am asking for help here - I'm not sure what has happened that has made me unable to connect, especially since it seemingly occured while nobody was using the computer.
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