Trying to restore iPad and cannot connect to apple with iPad, is Apple's site down?

I have erased my iPad and am trying to restore. However the device will not connect with apple via network or iTunes. I suspect Apples website is down since I cannot get past the initial user setup screen. Is anyone aware if Apple's server is having issues in this regard?

Hi..
Servers are not down..
If the iPad isn't recognized in iTunes and you are using a Windows based computer, try here > iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
And try turning off your router for a few minutes, then turn it back on.

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