My macbook air does not always automatically connect to the internet

My macbook air only connects to my home internet automatically occasionally, even though it is set to connect to the network automatically. I have to either manually type in my internet and password almost every time or I have to turn off and on the AirPort. This does not happen at other places where my computer is set to connect automatically. My mom has the same computer as me and lives in the same house and she has no problems connecting to the internet. How do I fix this?

Hi ...
I have to either manually type in my internet and password almost every time or I have to turn off and on the AirPort
Open Airport Utility located in /Applications/Utilities
Select Passwords on the left.
Type  base station    in the search field top right corner of that window.
Now right or control click the base station keychain, then click Delete.
Now open Airport Utility located in /Applications/Utilties
Select the base station config on the left then click Manual Setup.
Select AirPort from the menu then select the Wireless tab.
Type in your Wireless Password then again in Verify Password.
Select:  Remember this password in my keychain
You shoud not have to re enter your base station password repeatedly now and you may be prompted to save the password to a new keychain. Click Yes.

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