No AirPlay mirroring button on iPad 2, iOS 5 - One solution found!

SOLUTION: REBOOT BOTH YOUR MODEM AND WIRELESS ROUTER
I spent hours trying to get this feature to work. I had completed the following and still had no airplay button:
1. Downloaded the latest operating system (10.7.2) for my 27" iMac
2. Upgraded iTunes to 10.5
3. Upgraded iPad 2 to iOS 5
4. Upgraded Apple TV (Black) to the latest software
The wireless worked with Netflix, but I had no AirPlay button until I decided to reboot the modem and router. I hope that this works for you.
NOTE:
1. If by chance you have your computer connected to your router via Ethernet and your iPad connected to your router via Wi-Fi, turn your Wi-Fi off on your computer.
2. If, after you manage to activate AirPlay AND you lose connection between your iPad and your TV, simply reboot your iPad.

SOLUTION number 2:
I have had problems with missing AirPlay icon on both iPad and iPhone. I have had loooong conversations with the People at Apple - Nice people but no solution. If you have upgraded to newest software on iPad, Apple tv and iPhone, and have connected to the same router, and still have problems, the problem is 100 % the router. I have tried with 3 different routers. All working perfectly except AirPlay. It was a Zyxel, d-link and Sagem. The Zyxel router I could'nt get to work. Both d-link and Sagem worked without any problems. Today I use the Sagem. So if your AirPlay icon is instable or do not appear, and all is upgraded to latest level, then try with another router.

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