"Network Connection Timed Out" every time I try updating

Ive been trying to update to 4.1 all day but Ive hit a major snag--every time I download the upgrade, no matter at home starbucks or school, it gets to the VERY END (literally, it gets to the "processing" point), and says network connection timed out.
Ive uninstalled itunes, tried on 9, tried on 10...nothin!

I was having this issue for two days and saw on another post to pause/turn off your security software. I have Kaspersky 2011 and paused it (right clicked on the icon in the tray and hit "Pause"). I know it's painful to do--I hate the vulnerability--but it worked beautifully after doing so. This was the only thing I tried and it worked.
Hope this helps.
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IMPORTANT: iTunes must be allowed to contact Apple using the following ports and servers:
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          ▪          phobos.apple.com, deimos3.apple.com, albert.apple.com, gs.apple.com, itunes.apple.com, ax.itunes.apple.com, ax.init.itunes.apple.com, ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net
iTunes uses well known ports and these ports may need to be opened for iTunes: 80, 443, 3689, 5297, 5298, 5353, 8000-8999, and 42000-42999.
iTunes also contacts VeriSign servers during an iPhone restore and activation:
          ▪          evintl-ocsp.verisign.com
          ▪          evsecure-ocsp.verisign.com
For more information see Update and restore alert messages on iPhone and iPod touch
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To reduce any security risks that security software is designed to prevent, consider making sure all files needed to reinstall it are available and disconnect network connections before uninstalling security software. Should this not be possible, such as if a download without active security software is required, that required step should be the only process completed without security software. For assistance in checking your configuration, disabling, or uninstalling your security software, please contact the manufacturer.
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"Network Connection Timed Out" every time I try updating

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