Can't get gmail to work on 4S

Hi,
No matter what I do I cannot set up my gmail account on my 4S (ATT). I've read the gmail threads on Google's website re this issue, and followed what their YouTube clip says to do re 2-Step-Verification for gmail on iPhone's (generates a password to use with the iPhone) but not even that works. Any ideas? (I really don't want to use to Google's iOS 5 app, but am for the time being. Would much prefer to use the mail setup program for gmail under the phone settings).
Thanks!
Dorington

Phew! Found the answer elsewhere on the discussion forum - disregard my posting. Thanks!

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