IPad FaceTime Activation

I have not been able to activate FaceTime on my iPad for several months.
I receive the same "Could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again" error.
I have tried modifing the DNS.
I have tried moving the iPad into the DMZ.
I have verified my Apple ID and it's in the email format "[email protected]"
I have tried from other known working networks.
I have tried a hard reset and recovery.
I have tried a settings reset.
...nothing seems to work.
What I have noticed, is that if I open iTunes and to to "Manage Devices" -- all my other apple goodies and my pc are listed.
Windows PC
iPhone 4
iPhone 3G
... but no iPad.
Is it possible that the device must be associated in this method in order for it to work?
This is the only difference I can see between my 4G phone and the iPad.
If I open the ipad, I can view all my settings with the same username.

In fact, if I try to enable automatic downloads on my ipad, it automatically flips back to off.

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