Wireless Sync Problem.

My iPad Mini and iTunes 11.2 are both setup to wirelessly sync. The sync starts just fine, telling me that iTunes is 'preparing to sync', syncing email accounts, and then the sync stops, showing the message "The iPad cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-50)"
Any ideas anyone? Thanks!

Howdy lightworks56,
It sounds like you are getting error code 50 when trying to sync your iPad to your computer. I would use the troubleshooting from the following article named:
iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi syncing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4062
Start with these steps:
Quit and reopen iTunes and restart your iOS device
Quit and reopen iTunes on your computer. Then, restart your iOS device.
Restart your network router
Restart your home network router using the manufacturer's instructions. You may need to disconnect the power cord for 30 seconds or more.
Note: During this time, Internet services, such as a VoIP-based phone, won't work, and you may need to reset additional network devices.
Check your network connection
Make sure that your Wi-Fi network has an active Internet connection.
Make sure that you connect your iOS devices and computer to the same network over Wi-Fi.
Check for network configuration changes that may interfere with syncing:
VPN configurations
Extending the Wi-Fi network through multiple wireless access points or routers
Guest networks or other security configurations that limit access between devices
Routers that configure different networks for different frequencies such as 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz
Connecting the computer over Ethernet
Wake up your computer and open iTunes. If your computer is asleep or iTunes isn't open, the device may not sync.
Update your router. If you're using an AirPort or AirPort Time Capsule, you can learn more about firmware updates. If you're using a router from another manufacturer, contact the manufacturer to ask about available updates.
There are additional steps to use after these if needed in the article.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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