Connecting to new wireless internet makes macbook stop functioning?

When i connect my mac book pro to wifi internet it stops functioning. When airport is switched off it works fine. Anybody know why?
The strange thing is i recently moved and when i take the laptop back to my original home it connects to the wireless internet fine and the laptop works great. I only have an issue when i try to connect to the new wireless internet at my new place??

Hi adamtreff!
I have a couple of articles that can help you isolate this issue a little further. First, you will want to be sure you are using the correct settings for you Wi-Fi router. These are the recommended settings on your router for best compatibility with iOS and OS X devices:
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Next, you will want to troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connectivity. There are some helpful troubleshooting steps located in this article:
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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