Unable to connect internet from macbooks only (wireless) - macbooks with cable are ok, PCs connect ok wireless, backup also ok to macbooks, time capsule

Wireless internet connection is down from macbooks only.  When try to connect wirelessly, macbook ask for PPPoE use name and password which I type and nothing happens ... macbook keeps asking for both but cannot connect/
I am unable to connect wireless with macbooks only but it's ok with an ethernet cable from macbook to timecapsule.  Macbooks also access time capsule for backups wireless without a problem.
Also  it's ok to connect to the internet wirelessly with windows based notebooks.
Hardware: 2T Timecapsule, Macbook 15, MacbookAir 11, 2 Sony Vaios.  Both macbooks are running OSx 10.6.8 - All lastest firmware is installed.
I have turn off and on timpecapsule and modem.  And downloaded lastes firmaware.  Network has been working ok for at leat 30 days since I boiugth time capsule
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Andy

Welcome to the discussion area!
Just a hunch. The Sony and iBook may not be able to handle WPA2 Personal Security, which is the default Security setting of the Time Capsule.
Open AirPort Utility, click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
Change the setting for Wireless Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal
Update to save settings
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