Setting up Wifi on a new ipod touch

I just recently purchased a new ipod touch and would like to get some help setting up the wifi connection. Currently, when I open the network tab, the wi-fil notes that it is not connected and there is no indication that it is scanning as their is no blue symbol beside the ipod lettering at the top of the screen. Also under network it has VPN versus DHP. I have both the Wifi and ask to join networks indicated as on. I am trying to connect it to my airport extreme which is in turn connected to my dell computer. Any assistance would definitely help ... thanks ... kl

If you are running an Airport Extreme, check your settings to make sure you are not running in N mode exclusively. Your touch can only operate with WiFi b/g modes.
Settings > General > Network is not going to give you any information at this point that is meaningful for you. VPN is something that is not normally used on home networks but maybe used when you access your work network remotely.
You want to use Settings > WiFi > Other Network to input your network name if your iPod can't see your network. Once it sees your network name, tap on the name to start the connection process. Next, input the encryption method (usually WPA2-personnel on Airports) and your network password. Assuming everything works as planned you should see a check mark next to the network name, a lock symbol if you have an encrypted network, and a blue >. Tap the blue > to make sure you have an IP address (other than 169.x.x.x), subnet mask, router IP, and DNS IP. You will also get an Airport signal strength icon on the top left of the screen showing you are connected to WiFi.
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