Why can I not always pull up my network?

Hello! I have found that when I want to connect with my laptop via my wireless network that it is not always there on the iMac. Everything is connected to the network, it simply does not always show up as accessible on my iMac. I have tried going into my Finder, selecting Go > Network and I see it searching, but alas, no laptop appears. This is very irritating that I cannot have access to my laptop as soon as I need it. Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Which "model" & "generation" G5 iMac do you have?
Need this info so that the knowledgeable users can provide you with the proper troubleshooting solution(s).
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301724-en How to identify your iMac
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh355.html Getting information about your computer
You can have this info displayed on the bottom of every post by going to 'My Settings' which is located in the column on the right under your name, and filling in the information asked for.
Thank you
Which wireless network do you have? If a 3rd party one, have you checked the manual and/or the manufacture's website for instructions?
If you are using one of Apple's Airports, then I suggest that you cross-post in one of the AirPort Forums.

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