Al BT KB with MBP problem

I've had for quite sometime now my Aluminum BT KB connected to my June 2009 MBP. This laptop is also connected to a Apple 24" display with the newest Apple BT mouse.
The problem is when ever I want to do a Pram/Nvram reset by restarting the computer and holding down the "Option, Command, P,and R" key nothing happens. I have to actually open the laptop and do it that way.....What's wrong? or can it not be done with the BT KB?
Thanks

Ugh. Apparently "messing with it" is still the answer. I decided to try the LinkSys router I was using before I bought the Time Capsule, and my iPhone connected with no problem.
I went through the steps again, and after rebooting my Time Capsule this time, I can connect again. The troubling thing it that this started with a power-off of my iPhone. No changes or installations, just a reset. Am I going to have to reboot my Time Capsule (which has no power switch, just a cord I have to unplug) every time I reboot my iPhone?
Jinkies.

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