Can't join my old Airport Express Network, please help!

Hey,
I was running a wireless network without any problems last year in my appartment. I sublet for the summer, and when I came back I couldn't join my network even though my Mac was reading the same network name. I had also saved the password in the Keychain, and when I go into the keychain it's there, but I don't know how to use it to give me some answers.
Also, when I try to enter the WEP password manually, I'm told that the password is incorrect, even though I'm certain it isn't. I'm totally shut out. I've tried to configure the password with the Airport Admin but it doesn't pick up my network.
I'd love to get back on the network, or close it and reset it if I have to. Can anyone out there help me out? Thanks kindly in advance.
D
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hi Damian,
I'm not very familiar with the Express, but do you know if the person you sublet to changed any of the Wi-Fi settings, like the password or activated the MAC (Media Access Control) list if the unit has one - thus locking your machine out as its not on the approved list?
Can you login to it with an Ethernet cable by using the last know Admin user name & password. If not maybe try to reset the device & start over I guess.
Rory

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