Unable to download windows 7 support software for macbook pro

I was able to install Windows 7 Home Premium and also partitioned the HD. After that I have been trying to download Windows support software through Bootcamp into a properly formatted pen drive. The download progresses to about 20% of the bar showing progress and then just freezes. I checked the internet connection but it is working fine. Not sure if the file sizes are huge(the progress bar doesn't show any details about how big the file sizes are). Left the mac book running for more than 3 hours but no progress. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong?
The Windows 7 installation doesn't have any drivers so i am unable to even connect to the internet through an ethernet connection.

The Boot Camp assistant created an extra partition, then just stopped. It didn't move forward with installing Windows. Now I have a BOOTCAMP partition and a few options for installing Windows. I have a DVD I burned, and an ISO out on a USB HD formatted for FAT. But I'm not sure how to go about installing Windows now. I did this once before a few years ago but don't remember the steps. I want to install Windows onto the boot camp partition. Would you happen to know how I can proceed?
I tried holding down the Option key upon boot and selecting the Windows DVD but it just hung there on the Apple logo. Only way to boot was to hold Option and select my main HD.

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Hi Syednz,
If you are looking for the BootCamp Support Software for your MacBook Air, you may find the following articles helpful:
Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634
Apple Support: Boot Camp Support Software 4.0.4326
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1636
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Almost one year ago today I wrote a post about my first problem with HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 N911. Today I write my last.
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HP Brochure DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray   Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
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