Only one device at a time can access wireless

Whenever I access the wireless network at home with a laptop or iPod, it kicks my wife off of the iMac's access. Basically, only one device can use the wireless network at a time.
I'm not that comfortable with network issues, but I'm not a total noob either. It doesn't seem like this should be a problem.
Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

Depending on your type of router & setup, read the troubleshooting manual, contact their tech support department, check your network settings through System Preferences, run the network diagnostic test if applicable.
System Preferences>Network
Click the Assist Me button.
In the next window that pops up, click the Diagnostic button & do the necessary.
If using one of Apple's routers cross-post in one of the Airport Forums.
Also, search out your type of issue in Knowledge Base.

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