Restoring shows unknown error 3194

I'm trying to restore iOS 6.1.2 to my iPad 2 WiFi.
The steps i'm following are:
Download the compatible ipsw for iOS 6.1.2
Pressing SHIFT+Click on "Restore iPad"
Choosing the just downloaded file
Waiting for the iPad to be restored.
The problem is that iTunes reboots my iPad, but after reboot it says "Can't restore iPad. An unknown error has occurred (3194)".
I read the iTunes error specifications and for error 3194 they suggested to check if the hosts file has some active redirect for gs.apple.com, i checked and there aren't redirects for this domain, there aren't redirects for *.apple.com.
How can i solve this?

Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
    1.    Install the latest version of iTunes.
    2.    Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
    3.    Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
    4.    Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
    5.    If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
The above is from the 2nd link below.
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
 Cheers, Tom

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