File Sharing with XP: Odd Problem

Here's a weird one. I am unable to share files between my iMac and XP computers via my Linksys WRT45G router when the iMac is connected wirelessly.
I believe that sharing is set up properly on both computers because, when I connect via ethernet cable, the iMac and XP's can see each other and share files no problem.
My iMac has no problem connecting wirelessly to the router (I can, for example, surf the 'net).
I've checked out iFelix. Any other suggestions? Thank you very much.
iMac G5   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

Is it OK when wired?
I share files with my machines, however, I use a shared drive formatted in FAT32. If the XP machine is formatted using NTFS you can read, but not write files.
Alicat

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