WEP security key changes itself and I can't change it back

[Shawn Lovell]

I have a Gateway Laptop with VISTA basic. My wireless router is Westell
versalink 327w. My WEP security key changes from what I enter. The code I
enter is 10 digits. The code that comes up when I view my security settings
on my network has been changed to an 8 digit security code. I have deleted
the network in the manage wireless networks screen. That worked 1 time. Its
like something will not allow me to enter my own security key. The unit has
been known to start working wirelessly after having been connected by a LAN
cable for awhile. Gateway is of no help and Best Buy sent it off and
returned it to me unrepaired after 3 weeks. It will connect fine to
unsecured networks but I would prefer not to run my network unsecured

 

[Mick Murphy]

There is a reset button on your router to start again.

Or you can delete everything while you are in the router software.

Who set it up?
You should have a SSID Network and Security Key set up in there by you, or
someone you instructed to.

And DON'T run without Security Key, as your neighbours will steal your
bandwidth.

 

[Shawn Lovell]

Sorry I should have explained my situation better. It is not the router that
won't hold the settings . It is my wireless connection on my laptop. I have
other computers hooked up wirelessly and they all function properly.
Another thing that has shown itself is that I cannot connect wirelessly
unless I connect the power cable and the LAN to my laptop. AT this point I
can connect to the wireless network and disconnect the LAN cable and power
cable and the Wireless connection will remain active until I shut down. This
is quite bizzare.