New MB-Pro...stupidly slow download speed via wifi

Hello all
Finally bit the bullet and bought myself a Macbook Pro brand new from Apple to go with all the other Apple gadgetry which I have accumulated.
I've had it for 1 day and am stumped already!
My old lappy (PC) download speed via wifi was bloody quick and downloads took no time at all. I connected my new macbook to my existing wifi network no problems, good strong signal....and that's where the issues started.
I conducted a software update and found that I needed a newer version of itunes....136mb (approx), there was me thinking this should be no prob for a brand new machine....clicked install....9 hours estimated time....then rising to 13hours!! Needless to say I couldn't believe it and cancelled it after 45 minutes of little to non existent progress.
All my other devices using wifi, iphones, pad and old PC  still download super quick via wifi so I know that it's no issue with my network. I've connected my device to my router using ethernet and it's working equally as fast as wifi with my other devices.
Any suggestions would be grately appreciated before I pull my hair out.
Cheers

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