Can't backup macbook pro to time capsule

I have backed up IMAC to my time capsule no problems but when trying to back up my macbook pro it wont do it. The macbook pro sees the time capsule but once time machine commences you get error mesage advising problem encountered as macbook pro and time capsule not on same network?
Any ideas?

Are you connected to the TC by wireless?
Are you running Lion? Try using ethernet and turn off wireless.. what happens??

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