WEP vs. WAP

[Thorn]

What I meant was Apple’s algorithm for generating a key from the passphrase is different from the algorithm used by most other transmitters, this is why I and many other's keep having a problem setting up WPA and WEP up. I got this information from here
However, he may be wrong and I'm going to take your word that it does work. Also, he does go on about how to make it work but I am unsuccessful in doing so. Mind giving me some insight on how you got it up and running? Thanks.

In OS 9.x, the WEP key, (which I believe Apple calls the Network Password) must be preceded with a “$” (dollar sign). Example: If the WEP key is “abcdef”, then you would enter the key as “$abcdef”. This is not needed in OS X 10.x.