Brand new macbook, zero internet (virgin apple owner)

i picked up my macbook (HURRAY!) on monday. i floored it home and ripped it open and read the book cause this is my first mac, etc. did the registration, went to use the internet and it was mega slow. no problem. it's a brand new comp, maybe restart it cause of the registering. 2nd try, internet is lightning fast...for about 3 minutes. haven't been able to connect to the wifi 30 feet away from me since. i need help in idiot terms. here's the facts: the computer i'm on right now is a pc. never had an internet issue. same with my old computer (also a pc) and my other roommates computer (also a pc). it shows my router as my default connection. the wifi indicator up at the top says i have full bars and flashes that it is, indeed, connected to my router. i havent touched my BRAND NEW computer since. i haven't uploaded, downloaded, nothing. it's still out of the box new. please help!!!

Hi jenn ryan and welcome to Apple Discussions!
A few questions if I may, to help sort this out:
What type of Internet connection is hooked up to your router?
What type of router are you using?
If you connect to a different network (such as wifi at a coffee shop or bookstore) do you have the same issue?
Let us know, we'll keep working with you.
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