PowerBooks will not automatically connect to Airport Express

Recently purchased iPhone and changed my Airport Express password to something easier to spell on iPhone keyboard. Since then, two PowerBooks I own (early G4 and later G4) will not automatically connect to Airport Express Network. I have to manually go to Airport icon in menu bar and join network. Any advice on this small annoyance is greatly appreciated.

Went to the Sys Pref and edited the profile of the AE. Now loads fine.

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