I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. When we have to "fight" or "stress" out over something... it sometimes means it wasn't meant to be... and to just forge on and move into another direction.
This incident... a few "kinks" in timing... but it all worked out in the long run... and quite nicely, I might add. So this is what I've observed....
#1... I bought a white one but returned for a black one... which works out because I forgot I was going to get a clamcase... which is black. If I got a white one, it would have looked funny in the black clamcase... so im glad I exchanged it.
#2... you stated that you couldn't get back to me because your PC was crashing... odd timing... definitely would need your PC to setup the iPad and if it's broken... can't do it.
#3... I did the setup of the new iPad at home and noticed a few things that you may have a problem with.
You have several issues that should be addressed.
1. NETWORK CONNECTION ISSUES.... You noticed you have network connection problems in the front part of the house. The wireless router in the basement is setup in the back of the house. You may need to get someone to move the router from the back to the CENTER part of the house in the basement, then test coverage. If centering the router does not solve the coverage problem, you may need two wireless access points.... one for the back of the house and another for the front. Linda lives in the avenues and has a house simliar to yours... not very big, however, many walls. We ended up installing two routers. My house, two routers. David has wiring skills and can do this for you, however, he charges $45 an hour.
2. PASSWORD FOR THE WIRELESS ROUTER.... You don't know the password for your netgear wireless router. The one I had set up for you was a Dell Wireless Router. This tells me that you replaced your wireless router and had someone setup security and passwords. BEFORE the iPad's network connection can be set up you will need to find this password or reset the router to default values and setup security and passwords. If you don't know how to do this, you may want to ask David (if you chose him to do your wiring).
3. PC FAILING.... You say your PC is failing. You will definitely need the PC to setup an iPad with the iTunes software (which is free). If your PC is not healthy, you will have a problem setting up an iPad. Either get someone to back it up and re-gen for you OR get an inexpensive PC laptop or desktop that will run iTunes. I've been referring people to WalMart lately for Dell and Apple products... they're cheaper by a few pennies (lol) and they deliver.
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So... as soon as you have the above three resolved, the iPad may not be the answer for you.
In the meantime, I've sold my old iPad over the weekend and setup the new one for work and intend to keep since my old one has been turned over to a new owner.
