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If you are using WEP, there is no passphrase, just the key. You will also need to change the setting from Open Access to Shared Key (If I remember the options correctly).

Make sure you are using the right key.
you can have ASCII or HEX.
some routers generate a Hex key(or 4) from a pass phrase, but it is the Hex key you have to use.

I used to use a WEP 128bit Hex key. (now wpa2).

I thought the encryption/access thingy was Open.

I think linux only uses the open wep authentication.

you could try changing your window to use open (and router).

I checked and i use to do this.

alright I have read your routers manual. (yes I'm a nerd)
term confusion between routers, or just me brain.

Use shared key. not auto.

If you are using the same WEP key on both ends I don't see why it is not working. unless the driver is a no go.

to be on the safe side (like me) change the essid from the default and dont broadcast it.
this will mean that you will have to enter it on the linux end and stops confusion if there are any other of the same wireless routers in the area.
Yes I have seen this type of confusion and even though the router to be used was closer the system would not connect.

hope this helps.

Boo wrote:I think linux only uses the open wep authentication.

Nope, I'm using WPA here ...

Im using WPA2.