New Mac Mini - Existing Wireless Network - Can't Connect

I have an existing wireless network that works fine with an iBook G3. I just hooked up my Mac Mini and it can see the network, but it can't connect. The menu of available networks on the Mac Mini is also much more limited than that of the iBook. Is there an interference issue? If yes, why does the iBook working?
Mac Mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.8) iBook G3

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Woo hoo!
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TS4456 New Mac mini and older wireless keyboard connect, but don't pair

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