IPod Touch 4th Generation is not updating to iOS 5.

I haven't been on iTunes for quite a while, so I have decided to plug my iPod 4th Generation into iTunes to update to iOS 5 (currently my iPod is running on software version 4.2.1.) While I tried to do so, I would go on my iPod and see that there is no "Synching" on the screen, and after 4-6 minutes of downloading (and even once, 2 hours) there would be a pop up message claiming that there was an error in updating my iPod because there was no "network connection". I tried to restore, but it didn't work because it had tried to update first before restoring.
The popup basically said this:
"There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod 'Name of iPod'. The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later."
Error code = -3259
Can someone help me out in order to get my iPod to update already?
Message was edited by: wearevillains

Hi,
First of all are you connected to the Internet? Second, updated to the latest version of iTunes. Third, if you are running Windows, disable your antivirus software. Tell me if this helps.
xxmitchxx90

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