New Macbook - Airport connection problem

Hi All, wondering if someone can help.
I have just bought a new MacBook (yesterday) and have been trying to connect to the wireless network that I currently use with my Powerbook.
I can connect the new MacBook to the Airport Express to play AirTunes and access other computers on the local network, but cannot access the internet.
I am able to access the internet from my Powerbook on the same wireless network, and not sure why a brand new mac cannot access the internet via the same connection.
Thankyou for any help
MacBook Core 2 Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

There have been hundreds of posts on this forum and others regarding the latest batch of MacBooks with Atheros chipsets in the Airport Extreme Cards, which are 802.11n ready cards, currently running in b/g operation only.
We all are hoping for an Apple firmware/driver update, that will hopefully remedy the woeful inadequacy of connectivity with these cards.
It's too bad you don't have access to the router, as you could try updating the firmware.
I originally had quite a lot of difficulty with my new MacBook and connecting to my current network, so I'll list off a couple things that I tried and hopefully one will work for you.
-Turn off interference robustness if it was on.
-Install (or reinstall) this update if you have a Core 2 Duo MacBook->http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportupdate2006002.html
-Try and add the network manually in your System Preferences->Network->Airport settings. Choose Preferred Networks, and then the '+' button, add the network in that way. Maybe your MacBook will smarten up after that.
-Reset PMU and PRAM: Turn off your computer, and take out the battery. Flip over your MacBook, and hold down the power button for 5 full seconds. Restart, and before the startup chime hold down CommandOption+PR at the same time, until your MacBook reboots a second time, then release the keys.
-Drag com.airport.preferences.plist to the desktop from the root Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder and restart, then try to connect to the network. If you are successful, trash the file, as it was re-created on boot. If this fails, you can replace the file from the desktop.
Hope the above steps can help you in your quest to connect. Please write with what worked or didn't work for you, as there are many visitors in your same boat, unfortunately.

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