Time capsule (2T) and Mac Mini issue

I bought Time Capsule (2T model) recently and replaced existing router and probelm beginning.
I have several Window based PC and Apple TV, Ipod and one Mac Mini and HP D7460 printer.
Window based PCs are working fine, haven't tested Apple TV but Ipod is working fine too.
However, my Mac Mini is loosing connection with Time Capsule intermittently. Can't use internet due to the issue. I installed iStumbler and looks there are two notes I can find from time capsule and one has 2457 frequency but the other one has -1 frequency. But my Mac Mini's airport can't search any wireless router. If you reboot and wait around 30 min, it suddenly found my Time Capsule and star working but stop working after 30 or 40 min later sometimes, 5-10 min later....
Any recommendation? DON"T understand why Mac Mini has issue while Windows PC are working properly...

What wireless mode are you using? G, G/N, N
Is the Mac mini N or G and is the PC N or G?

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