Bootcamp wifi security in windows 7 (mavericks)

Hi guys,
I recently installed windows 7 professional 64-bit on my late 2013 imac 21.5", and everything seems to work properly apart from the internet connection. I don't think this is a problem with the drivers (at least, in the same way i've seen in other threads) because it can recognise and connect to networks, but it says no internet access. The only way I've managed to connect to my network is turning off the internet security (it was originally on WPA I think) but obviously I would rather not have my network insecure for any prolonged period. Can anybody help?
Thanks

I notice, in WIFI (g), with WEP security, MacBook Pro running in Windows 7 (Bootcamp) may not be able to connect to the available network directly.
You have to setup thru the wizard manually in order to save the profile so that Windows 7 will then connect it automatically.

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