Can't connect via WiFi on one Mac, but another works

One of two iBooks connects to the internet perfectly via an iMac using WiFi, but the other fails.  The Network Diagnostics says it fails on "ISP".  The promblematic iBook's toolbar Airport dropdown shows the correct network for the iMac with a checkmark.
The iMac's preferences Status panel Says "Self-Assigned IP" under "WiFi" in the list of Networks on the left and says "Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.99.198 and will not be able to connect to the Internet" under Status (On)..... even though the other iBook connects to the internet via the iMac at the same time!
What is wrong here?
Mant thanks in advance!

HACKINTOSH:
Thanks for the reply.  I'm sorry for the confusion.  Yes, I'm talking about sharing internet service on an iMac with two iBooks.  One works, the other doesn't.
After searching on "...self assigned IP address..." I discovered the WiFi password on the iBook that wouldn't connect had an ancient password... for an earlier iMac, I suspect.  Updating that seemes to have fixed the problem....  problem solved!
Cheers!!
Dick

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