Networked PC connection fails

I have a wireless network system (ATT) which has 2 pc's (Sony VAIO and Toshiba Laptop) wirelessly connected so they can access the internet and also network with my early 2009 iMac (which is connected but via ethernet). I can see and network with my wife's Sony VAIO. However, I can only sometimes see the Toshiba and when I do, the system tries to connect but it always fails. When I had the same basic connections with my now retired G5, I had no problems. I was always able to network with the two PC's and my G5. Any insights into what I need to check to get my Toshiba Laptop back to connecting? Again, I can see it under "Shared" on the Finder window, but it will not connect.
BF

I have the same issue trying to connect to my PC via ethernet. I did fixed the problem by replacing my router only to have it comeback 2 weeks later. I have my Mac partitioned with XP and have no problems moving files that way, but using OS X it has dissappeared. If you haven't already, go through the basics checking firewalls, sharing preferences etc... and maybe you might notice something out of the ordinary? I wish I could be more help but I'm in the same boat you are at the moment.

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I have a setup of 3 cimputer 2 laptops & 1 PC.(Mac, Vaio(WINDOWS) & PC(WINDOWS).
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