Macbook and iPod Touch not picking up wireless signal

I have had some issues pertaining to the wireless internet in my house.
About a week and a half ago, I discovered that my iPod Touch and Macbook suddenly was not connecting to my wireless internet; I receive a message in the AirPort when trying to connect that states "Connection failed." I've tried several methods to resolving this issue, including simple things, but none have been successful. I have made no changes to any preferences, on my Macbook or the wireless internet, during the time it stopped connecting.
The strange thing that I discovered yesterday was that the wireless internet was working on my Wii.
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas as to why I am unable to connect?
Thank you in advance.

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