Ipad won't activate

I had problems with my Ipad and decided to start over, but now my Ipad won't connect to Itunes. It says on Itunes "sorry we're unable to continue with your activation at this time. On the Ipad it says the server is unavailable at this time. What do I do?

Hey man!
Is your iPad GSM or CDMA? I solved the same issue by removing SIM CARD and configuring the iPad normally without it, then when iPad was turned on, inserted SIM CARD, toggled airplane mode on and off and next procedure was reset network settings.
Hope this will help you.

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