Slow Internet since 10.4.8 update...

I have 3 macs.... 2 iBook G4's and 1 mac mini (G4).... the ibooks are wireless to 2 airport expresses (just wireless access points), the mini is wired. The expresses and the mini are hard-wired to a Dlink 604 router (from Verizon FiOS).
I've always been able to get 30/down, 4/up... until the 10.4.8 update. Now, on the wireless macs, I have to constantly turn airport off/on in order to get fast internet. If I don't, the wireless bars (on both laptops) show 2 or 3 bars... even when standing right next to the AE (I ALWAYS saw full bars). I've powered everything off/on and no improvement. Tried creating new accounts, rand the combo updater.... but no improvement. Essentially, web pages start to load... the progress bar gets halfway across and it just stalls. Hit enter again, it may or may-not load the page. I usually use SpeakEasy's internet speed tester and now, It loads a little... a pause.... a little more... pause... a little more. The wired Mini seems fine... just the wireless connections. Anyone else? Any solutions? Thanks!
2 iBook G4's and 1 Mac Mini G4   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

me too. My mini is wired, but I have the same trouble. I have a PC on the same router, and it has no problem with internet. I've been looking around a while, and it seems like this is a common occurrence and I have not found a fix yet. This is very frustrating. Also, the network status in the network diagnostics window shows the internet failing alot, but even when it's "green" I still can't always load pages.

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