Can't connect to Secure Airport Express Network with my PC Laptop

Hello-
I have a PC laptop with Windows XP and a wireless card that I've used to successfully connect to unsecured Airport Networks many times.
Now I have a Security-Enabled network in my apartment, and I can't figure out how to connect!
When I attempt to connect, it asks me to enter a "Network Key." I've tried using the numbers on the underside of the AirPort Express itself, as well as the password my roommate assigned to the network (which I used to successfully connect with my PowerMac G5). None of these work.
Does anyone have any ideas for me?
Any additional information needed?
THANK YOU!!!
-Darnell from Chicago

What you need is the "Equivalent Network Password" of the AirPort Express Base Station (AX). This Apple Tech article should help: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106864

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