Can't connect to our wifi with my laptop, but pc and iphone can!

All devices (my boyfriends pc and my iphone and ipad) can log into our new wifi network except for my macbook pro. I can connect to any other wifi like the starbucks or our neighbors network, and all different hotel networks. I've never had a problem connecting with this laptop and have had it for years.  Apple says it's comcasts, comcast says it's apple. I've spent hours on the phone with both and neither has solved the problem. HELP please anyone. I feel so constrained with this ethernet cord! And I don't want to get a new laptop just to get wifi.
I've reset the modem, I've changed login and password info, I've been on the phone with apple clearing out all my network history etc...
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer some help.

Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
Additional things to try.
Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
 Cheers, Tom

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