Unable to sync over wifi - iPhone keeps searching for the macbook

When I try to sync my iPhone 4 (iOS 5) with itunes it just keeps searching for my macbook but is apparently unable to find it - it does not sync. I have set up both iTunes and the phone to sync over wifi and they are on the same wifi network, and itunes is open on the macbook. What can be wrong?

hey krispyking22 are you still looking for a solution ?

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