AIRPORT EXTREME - my Sony Vaio can't see it!

I have just set up a new Airport Extreme using my Mac Powerbook - no problems. However my wife's Sony Vaio (Model PCG-8QEL, 17" desktop replacement) cannot even SEE the base station, let alone connect to the wireless network.
Her computer works fine with the Airport Express (as opposed to Extreme), and I can't figure out what the problem is.
All settings match - ie 802.11b and g compatible.
Does anyone have any ideas...... please help!!!
Powerbook G4 15" Mac OS X (10.4.10)
Powerbook G4 15" Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Please see here.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=9951
39&tstart=150
lythaby, you are a genius!
Got 7.1 installed on the AEBS... initially I had the same problem of the DSL line dying the second the Vaio connected... but after a while it was green lights all the way, and I have crystal-clear reception on both computers.
What was the difference in having 7.1 as opposed to 7.1.1? And does this mean that I won't be able to upgrade the software on the AEBS from now on??
Many thanks for your help... forever in your debt!

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