My computer won't connect to my airport but will to others

Hi,
My macbook pro won't connect to my home router even though I have no problems using it on other airports. Also I know it's not the router because my roommates computer has no problem, my ps3 has no problem and even my iphone has no problem. I just don't know why mine won't connect. I see the signal in the list of networks but when I put in the password it times out for lack of connectivity
Any help would be great thanks

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