Can't connect to wireless network with Dell Inspiron 1525 with Vista

I set up a wireless network about a week ago, and have made it with the following security features: WEP, enable only certain MAC addresses to connect, and disabled broadcasting the SSID. I have been able to use it just fine with my Mac computer using airport, but when I have tried to connect my roommates computer, a dell inspiron 1525 with vista, it can't connect. I can locate the network but when I try to connect to the network, I get a message saying that for an Windows cannot connect to the network and that the Wireless association failed due to unknown reasons. It then says to connect with your administrator, but that is me. I have a minimal knowledge of computers just enough to be dangerous and am basically figuring this out as I go along. If anyone has some advice for me, both my roommate and I will be very grateful.
Thanks,
- Jill
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Sorry I am not sure if this is needed but I am using a WRT54G router ver.6.

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