I can't update my iPad to iOS 5.1 through iTunes. Any clues?

Every time I try to upgrade to iOS5.1when I backup and upgrade through iTunes, it seems to time out and not complete the task. Can anyone help me with what to do?

Try temporarily disabling your firewall and antivirus software and try again...
See here for Connection Issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
From Here
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/troubleshooting/

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