Connection to WiFi No Longer Automatic

I altered my router configuration settings so that the SSID of my wireless network is no longer broadcast. Now, AirPort no longer connects to my WiFi network automatically. This is true in spite of the fact that the network appears in the list of preferred wireless networks, and the "Remember This Network" checkbox is checked. Every time my computer wakes from sleep, I have to manually enter in the SSID and WEP password of my wireless network in order to connect to it. Is there any way to correct this problem?

Jamil,
I am having the exact same problem. I turned off broadcast of the SSID for my wireless router and now I have to manually set up every time I start up the MacBook Pro. I am also using Mac OS 10.5.8.
I also have an iPad and it remembers my network just fine and always connects automatically! It is very strange.
I hope someone here has a great and easy solution.
Thanks
Randy

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