Problem connecting to internet with WEP security on

Just got new iBOOK today. Wireless network in house, with two PCs and Powerbook set up - all working okay.
New iBOOK works using airport when WEP security disabled.
Have added the iBOOK's MAC address to the network and enabled WEP 64 bit security.
Try to connect, type in password, but error message appears.
Believe it may be a security problem on the iBOOK somewhere - but where?

Just got new iBOOK today. Wireless network in house,
with two PCs and Powerbook set up - all working
okay.
New iBOOK works using airport when WEP security
disabled.
Have added the iBOOK's MAC address to the network and
enabled WEP 64 bit security.
Try to connect, type in password, but error message
appears.
Believe it may be a security problem on the iBOOK
somewhere - but where?
Should have said it is a netgear DG834G
ibook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.3)   Netgear Router DG834G

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