Airport keeps cutting out on me

Hello I believe there may be an answer to this problem I have but due to this wireless problem I do not have the time to search and read the posts. I have notice for a month now that my wireless signal gets cut off. I at first thought it was my router but I have used my brother's and friend's computer and they connect and stayed connected with no problem. I have a 17" PowerBook G4 1.0 GHz and I notice that I can connect to the internet for a few minutes only. Depending how long the PowerBook has not been used, the internet connection can last from 1 minute to 5 minute tops. I have other computers and they connect no problem. Just this PowerBook stays connected for a little while and then disconnects. When I try to connect again, my wifi id can not be located. I can not connect at all. If I shut the PowerBook down and wait for 5 minutes, the power book connects again, for a little bit before the signal is gone. I believe that my Airport Extreme Card is going bad or gone bad but could it be anything else. I appreciate any info

I have also been having a lot of problems with my internet on AirPort. Everything is fine when connected with an ethernet cable. The Airport signal is strong and my iMac runs off the wireless network with no problems. The wireless network is run from a D-Link Extreme G wireless router.
My problem is that when surfing I will stall out at about 5 mins. I have to turn off the Airport and turn it back on, then I'll get another 5 mins. and repeat...
It's getting very frustrating. I have searched and have found that a lot of people have the same problem with their PB G4's but there have been no answers. I'm hoping someone can help.

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