My iMac Intel Duo & Airport Card Don't work...

I am a recent PC to Mac switcher. I have very little experience using Airport Cards, and quite a bit of experience netowrking in the PC world.
Here's my issue. I have my new iMac connected to my wireless network (D-Link 524 - 802.11g). I have tried using both static and dynamic ip. I use WEP 64-bit encryption.
My iMac has absolutely no problem connecting to the network, and obtaining an IP address. Problem is, it constantly disconnects itself, every couple of minutes or so.
I purchased a new super-antenna for the router, incase it was a signal issue. This certainly improved the signal strength, however, the mac keeps losing connection.
The router is situated within 30 feet of the mac, and only one wall - dry-wall, not concrete.
Any suggestions? I never have any issues with my Dell and Toshiba laptops.

You need the older airport utility.. that can be installed on Lion or Mountain Lion.. it cannot be installed on Mavericks.. do you have an older computer even a windows one.. or can access, borrow or bribe a friend over for drinks with laptop.. then you can configure your expresses.. !!
There is a rather complex workaround on Mavericks.. when I posted it in the past.. Apple deleted it.. go figure.
Kappy's post is still there.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/24338414#24338414
Perhaps they like him more than me.

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