Using gmail for first connection not working

Using gmail for first connection not working

I have tried several times to use my gmail account to do the easy setup. I have checked my gmail account several times and I am able to log in fine. What happens is I enter my gmail account info and select sign in on the app and nothing happens. The little icon that shows it is using the Internet pops up for one second and is gone. Every time I hit the sign in button it does this. Any help would be appreciated. I have already installed the companion software on my pc. The app is downloaded to my iPad 2.