Can't restore or connect to the internet in recovery mode

I just received my computer back from repair, and they wiped my hard drive(replaced the logic board and flash drive). I set the computer up, and now decided that I would rather restore than use the migration assistant.
When I boot up in recovery mode, it goes straight to the world spinning with an option of network drop down menu. I select "..."(the only option) and it asks me network name and pw, but when I put those in it doesn't recognize them. And thats it, the world spins and I can't get anything accomplished. The thing is, I tired this before I send it in for repair and it wouldn't work then either. Which makes me think something else is wrong with the thing, and I am going to have to send it back again. UGH!!
Suggestions?
THANK YOU!

actually you can purchase a thunderbolt to ethernet adapter from Apple.
I used to own a 15 Inch Retina when it first came out last year.
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/MD463ZM/A/thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adap tor?fnode=51&fs=m.productKind%3Dnetworking_data
If you have another macbook - download mountain lion and create a mountain lion usb installer if you don't want to purchase the ethernet adapter.
http://appducate.com/2012/12/install-os-x-mountain-lion-from-usb-flash-drive/

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