Apple TV connects to internet but won't log into iTunes or show any icons

I have had my apple tv for just over a year, updating it with the most recent software all of the time. I recently moved across the country, and have since had trouble with my unit. I use my time capsule for creating a wireless network within my home, and it works fine for all of my other devices, so I know the problem is with the Apple TV.
When I tried connecting my apple tv it never left the Activation screen, so after an hour I skipped it and went to manual setup. The internet is connected fine, but when I go to turn on home sharing or sign into my itunes, it either tells me my login is invalid (not true becuase it works on all other apple devices) or that itunes is unavailable. I tried to reset the unit to its factory settings but was told, again, that it could not connect to the apple network. I went out and purchased a cord to connect my apple tv to my computer and did the restore that way, but still have had no luck. When I reconnected it, all that showed up again was the computers and settings buttons and there was no hope of connection to itunes or home sharing.
Six hours later, I have done everythng from unplugging the time capsule, using another internet network, changing tvs, unplugging my apple tv, setting my location, etc and NOTHING works. I'm ready to scream. I'm a devout apple coustomer but I think its outrageous that beause something is wrong with their system I should have to pay for them to help me. Does anyone have any tips?! I'm desperiate.
Oh, there is no apple store within an hour of where I am, so going in to get help is not an option.

Morning Ratchety,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2972
Best of luck,
Mario

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