Help? Can I change my WEP key on my router?

Hi All...
I'm a newbie to these forums and I have a question... Can I change my WEP key on my FiOS wireless router?  (Actiontec MI424-WR Rev. D)
My neighbor, who also watches our dog when we go on holiday, has been using my internet from his house.  He freely admitted this.  My FiOS is much faster than his throttled Comcast and since he's a power user (torrents) he frequently uses my internet connection for all his massive downloads.  His usage knocks me off PS3 and noticeably slows my internet speeds down.
I know he has my IP and WEP since he spends weeks at a time in my house.  I'd like to change my WEP key and keep it hidden from him.  
How can I kick him off and prevent him from hopping back on?
Thanks in advance.
Emma
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Well... theft of services issues aside since what your neighbor is doing is illegal ...
I agree with Justin.   Go with a WPA2 connection and use a reasonably long and complex password.    I'd change the SSID as well although that's not absolutely required.   Also make sure you change the userid/password on the router as well in case they know it.   Don't get wrapped up in hiding the SSID or turning on Mac authentication -- while they don't necessarily hurt, they don't add anything appreciable to the equation and just make your own life more difficult.
Now ... I'm going ask, are you even using the the wireless at all?  Perhaps you are using a hardwired PC to the router and really don't need the wireless?  If so, just go into the router and turn the wireless off. Your neighbor can't steal what isn't there.
Oh ... and it might be time to get the key back and find a new dog sitter. 

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