Imac sees my network but will not connect

My 27" imac will not connect to my network via wifi. I am running Mavericks. I have 2 other computers connecting via wifi, my ipad and phone both connect and my wife's ipad connects as well. My computer can see the network but it simply WILL NOT let me connect. I can connect via ethernat cable. Please help! Thanks in advance.

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