Ibook connects to my new Verizon network but isn't on the internet

Hi,
I just signed on for Verizon internet, receiving a "hotspot" wireless modem in the bargain. I loaded the Verizon Manager software on my main computer (a Macbook) and all is well with that. I expected my older ibook (dual-usb circa 2001 running 10.2.8) to just "join the network" as it always has done previously when I took it to the library or another wifi hotspot to go high-speed.
My ibook reads the Verizon network just fine, displays it in the Airport menu, and shows a full signal in the airport icon/menu. However, I get a message that I am not connected to the internet when I try to get online with Safari. I knew going in that my ibook did not have the minimum system requirements per Verizon, but the person I talked to said that I only needed those requirements for the computer which would run the software (my Macbook), and that the ibook would just "join the network" once the network was established. I admit I was cynical but hoped it was true.
Is the simple answer that my ibook is just too old to utilize the Verizon technology? Or is there some way to enter the setting in my Macbook (for network/airport, etc... there is no way to do it with the Verizon software) to make this happen? Thanks for any help. mktreat
PS I don't think this has any bearing on the question but FYI I previously had only dial-up internet (wirelessly) through an Airport Extreme Base station (the conical one). My Macbook and ibook both had no trouble getting (dial-up) internet through that.

Thanks to all...
at the moment, after reading Rhonda's reply and accessing the link she provided, I am hoping that the only issue is the old software... Since I posted, I have had to return my Verizon fivespot and replace it with the older version (it was dying on me randomly). Now I can't even access the network from my ibook... but when following Rhonda's link, the linked article showed the exact message I am getting when I try to sign on. Am going to upgrade my system software and see if that helps.
If that's not it, I'll try some of the other suggestions. Thanks again.

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