[kgoerz]

Originally Posted by Hand

Here's a simplified version of all the techno speak in those links.
You need to add the wep key to your computers wireless settings , this key is already configured in the router, to do this;
1- log into the router from your computer by opening IE and typing 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.0.1 or some iteration of that ip address. The correct one (which is specific to your router) will open the configuration page of the router.
2 - you may need to log in if the password has been configured already to mofigy the security settings. If it has, and you either dont have it or don't remember it, its best to factory reset the router.
3- if you are able to login, look for a tab labelled. 'Security', "wireless security", or some variation of that term (again, this is netgear specific). When you find thjs tab, look for security settings/ network encryption options.
4- look for wep settings, (if you see an option to generate a key, don't do this!) You are looking for a set of 16 2 digit pairs of numbers. Thjs is your wep key. Write it down or copy and paste into a text file.
5- open the wireless settings on your computer. (Right click the wireless icon on your toolbar)
Now, depending on your computer, another program may be managing your wireless nic, if so you will see a message that says 'windows is nkt managing your wireless config. If this is the case, click advanced and in the window that opens (I think its the middle tab) check 'allow windows to manage wireless'. Now go back tk the first tab in that box, and go to search for networks. Select the one you want, click on security/ configure network/ wep encryption then enter the key exactly as you copied it, then click connect.

These are essentially (with minor variations) what must be done.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to pm me if you have any questions , I am honored to be able to contribute something to this honored community of men.
Respectfully

Ps(I'm submitting this from IHOP with my Droid - please forgive any spelling/grammar/process deviations)

I did this. But it only let me generate a WEP Number. It was 10 digit's. I used the WEP number and it still didn't work. I ll pick up a new router.