Why is my Airport Express signal picked up by only one computer?

I have a 17" Powerbook G4 running 10.4.10 and have had no problems using my Airport Express device for the last few years. I have it set to WPA2 Personal. I also have a Macbook also running 10.4.10. Both have been on my network with no problems. In the last two weeks I have not been able to pick up a signal from my Airport Express on my Powerbook. My Powerbook is picking up all the other signals from my neighbors so I think my hardware is fine. I have since tried resetting my AE by pressing the reset button on the unit. I have tried reconfiguring the unit with Airport admin utility and Airport setup and nothing seems to work. My macbook is picking up the signal full strength. Both computers are only about 8 feet away from the AE. Anyone have suggestions as to what my problem may be?
Powerbook G4, Macbook Mac OS X (10.4.10)

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