Plugging connector into USB2 port turns off Airport wireless system

I have just bought a NANO 2G iPod for my wife. Her computer is an eMac running OS 10.3.9. When I plug the iPod connector into the eMac's USB port, the wireless connection is disabled. Restarting the eMac - with the iPod connected - restablishes our wireless connection. [My iMac is the computer connected directly to the Airport router.] Also, leaving the cable connected to eMac and disconnecting the NANO s eems to leave all systems working. Any ideas about what is occurring? I assume it is OK to leave the cable connected to the USB port without the iPod connected to it? Advice, ideas, etc. appreciated. Thanks - Martin
imac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) eMac - OS 10.3.9
imac G4, eMac Mac OS X (10.4.3)

I am not sure if your AirPort problem could be related to your computers SMC. But, you might want to read here (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411), do some research if you think it is needed, and consider doing an SMC reset.

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Plugging connector into USB2 port turns off Airport wireless system

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