I have an old PowerPC and a Macbook Pro running 10.6.7 sitting side by side. Both are using AirPort to connect to the internet wirelessly to the same router, but the old Mac connects with full bars, but the MBP struggles with only 2. Pls help, thanks!

I have an old PowerPC running 10.4.11 and a Macbook Pro running 10.6.7 sitting side by side. Both are using AirPort to connect to the internet wirelessly to the same wireless router. The old Mac connects with full bars but the MBP struggles with only 2 bars. Pls help, thanks!

BDAqua,
Thanks for the response.
Apple has used the term "Digital Audio" to identify this machine.  System Profiler has the following information:
Machine Name:          Power Mac G4
  Machine Model:          PowerMac3,5
  CPU Type:          PowerPC G4  (2.1)
  Number Of CPUs:          1
  CPU Speed:          800 MHz
  L2 Cache (per CPU):          256 KB
  Memory:          768 MB
  Bus Speed:          133 MHz
  Boot ROM Version:          4.3.3f2
  Serial Number:          XBxxxxxMK9
  Sales Order Number:
Yes, I could connect them by ethernet if all I wanted to do was transfer files, but I would like to network them so I could use wireless internet.  The machines are not always so close together, I did that to simplify the testing.  With the very slow transfer speeds I am reluctant to move ahead with the internet step. 
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