Can't Connect iBook to Linksys WRT54G

Hi - I am trying to connect my iBook wirelessly to a wireless network set up on a Linksys WRT54G router. The password is a 128-bit hexadecimal password. When I click on the name of the network, select the level of security (WEP 40/128-bit hex), enter the 26-character password, and click OK, I get an error message saying: "There was an error joining the AirPort network "(name of network)"". When I type in the hexadecimal password with a $ before it and select "WEP password" and click OK, I get the same message. If I select the 40/128-bit hex option and enter the 26-character hexadecimal password with a $ before it, I get the same error message. I have the unencrypted password as well and have tried it.
Any suggestions?
Sam

Hi - Thank you for your answer. I found out yesterday, and please correct me if I am wrong, that I have an AirPort card installed in my iBook (not an AirPort Extreme card) that will only connect to 802.11b signals. Seeing as how the network is 802.11g, that would explain my inability to connect. I am going to get a new MacBook soon anyway, which, I asssume, and please correct me if I am wrong, comes with a AE card. For now I guess I'll have to deal with my inability to connect at that friend's house.
Thanks!
Sam

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