Bootcamp Problem for 21.5" iMac 13

So i bought a new iMac today and i am wanting to bootcamp it using windows 7, however, when downloading the Windows support software, it stalls before finally saying that it could not download because of a "network problem". All my networks are working perfectly fine and are properly connected both through wifi and ethernet cable. I really need windows on the mac tonight, so all suggestions would be appriciated
cheers

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