HT1212 what does it mean when my computer shows me ipod contact server cannot be connected

what does it mean after hitting restore on my computer for my ipod, the notice comes up that my ipod contact server cannot connect\

Update Server
Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem

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