Networking with an old Windows computer

I recently bought an iMAC with Snow Leopard and an Airport Extreme with "n" wireless. Along with the iMAC, I have networked a computer running Vista, 2 computers running XP, and an old computer running Windows 2000. My configuration includes a Linksys 8-port workgroup hub, which is what I used before I upgraded to the AE (I had a Linksys router).
I have 2 problems that I'm trying to resolve:
1. The computer running Windows 2000 doesn't connect to the internet consistently. If I replace the AE with my old Linksys router, it works fine.
2. Ports 5 through 8 on the hub doesn't seem to work.
Would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks

Hi RichYan33;
How about some more details here?
Like you say your G4 will not start, exactly what does it do?
You say your G3 is very old but more important would be to tell us the model number and any other details you are able to find out about it.
With additional information we might be able to help you.
Allan

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