Disable wireless security

So it looks like the Verizon router will allow you to use WEP or WPA...but not neither. When I disable WEP it turns WPA back on! Is there any way to just have a plain, open wifi access point? This is the only router I've ever heard of that doesn't have that 'feature'...and it's pretty sad when lacking a feature becomes a feature itself.
Edit:
Would probably help to know the router model, huh? It's the Actiontec MI424WR Rev. 1

Why would you want just an open internet connection to your internal LAN?
Big security issue #1. #2 Allowing others to use Verizon's Internet without paying for it, I am sure is against the Terms of Service.
Now if you had another router, and double NAT with nothing else connected to the Verizon router, I quess security would not be an issue, unless you wanted to assume blame for anything someone else did on the connection.
According to the TOS below. I would say it may be in the firmware, and preventing you from violating the TOS, and requiring a password or some type of security to use the connection. I have not tried to turn it off. But have turned off WiFi completely with no issues.
http://my.verizon.com/central/vzc.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=vzc_help_policies&id=TOS
3. Restrictions on Use. The Service is a consumer grade service and is not designed for or intended to be used for any commercial purpose. You may not resell, re-provision or rent the Service, (either for a fee or without charge) or allow third parties to use the Service via wired, wireless or other means. For example, you may not provide Internet access to third parties through a wired or wireless connection or use the Service to facilitate public Internet access (such as through a Wi-Fi hotspot), use it for high volume purposes, or engage in similar activities that constitute such use (commercial or non-commercial). If you subscribe to a Broadband Service, you may connect multiple computers/devices within a single home to your modem and/or router to access the Service, but only through a single Verizon-issued IP address. You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that Verizon may establish from time to time for the Service, or use the Service to host any type of server. Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on your Service or suspension or termination of your Service.

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Note:
WEP is no longer recommended. The FBI has demonstrated that WEP can be cracked in just a few minutes using software tools that are readily available over the Internet. Even a long random character password will not protect you with WEP. You should be using WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption.
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Part 1: has anyone ever had a problem with a WRT54G router "forgetting" its settings and reverting to the defaults even though you did not press the Reset button? I have had two different people tell me that they configured wireless security but then after several weeks/months the security settings "vanished" and their wireless network was open with no encryption. Is it possible that a brownout or extended blackout could cause this?
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1) Routers seem to be sensitive to electrical surges and noise. Electrical surges and noise are common with power outages, and can also be caused by such things as large motors starting up, or malfunctioning electrical equipment. Electrical surges and noise can cause routers to loose their settings.
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3) Rather than getting a new wireless router, you should consider getting a wired router and a WAP (wireless access point). The advantage of this setup is that you can unplug the WAP when your business is closed. This would guarantee that, should the wireless security ever fail, at least it would fail during business hours, and you would be likely to notice it.
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I think you will have to hard reset router and then update firmware of router. Also make sure you disable all firewalls on your computer before accessing setup page.
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