Apple TV won't sync or stream from iTunes

Ok, I've seen numerous threads with numerous fixes for syncing issues. I just bought this unit,lightly used. It setup fine, it sees my wireless network and does show up in iTunes 8.1. It just gives me the old firewall 3689 apple tv not responding crap and doesn't sync or stream iTunes. I've tried all the fixes I seen listed; I've even tried turning off my firewall (Doorstop) and turning off the security in my wireless network. nothing has worked at all. What is going on with this Apple? I love the ability to download TV and movies and really love the quality and concept but I want to be able to stream and/or sync content from my iTunes as well. Anyone have any other solutions? I have the latest software updates in Leopard and iTunes, etc. Thanks. Jon

I believe so. Under Settings on the Apple TV I cancelled my computer and then readded it with a new passcode. It recognized the Apple TV in my iTunes right away and it says 'when you click ok it will automatically sync' but nothing happens.

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You have posted to the iTunes Match forum which your comment is not related to. You might want to do a search on the iTunes for Mac forum to see the previous discussions on this topic.
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I'm having problems syncing or streaming to Apple TV from my new iMac. Once the setup number has been entered into iTunes to start streaming nothing happens. Every time you press sync, the button goes gray for a second and then goes back to normal.
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Review this article, it will answer your questions:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1143
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You can only "pair" with one computer at a time (which syncs the Apple TV and computer- and options then show up for this in iTunes, when you click on the Apple TV)
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