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A Wireless WEP Encryption Fix

We finally found a wireless card that demonstrated the WEP encryption problem. Different cards initialize the key mode differently.

If you have the problem, edit the file: /etc/mepis-network/wireless/default

For a regular WEP AP, add this line:
IF_WIRELESS_KEYMODE="open"

But if your AP uses "shared keys" instead add the line:
IF_WIRELESS_KEYMODE="restricted"

Please send an email to and let us know if this works for you.