Lose connection when WEP enabled

I lose internet connection whenever I enable WEP when using my WRT54G in wireless mode. No problem when hard wired. Thanks

the info below is an excerpt from http://www.wrtrouters.com/router/wrt54g/, a great resource for all linksys wrt routers.
The first in the WRT series, the WRT54G has the most firmware options.
DD-WRT: Based on Sveasoft's Alchemy, Many Features (Latest Version: v23 SP2)
Freifunk: Based on OpenWRT, Accepts Software Installations (Latest Version: 1.0.5)
HyperWRT: Mininal extra features, fast, for most users (Latest Version: 2.1b1)
Linksys: Official Firmware, least features, most stable (Latest Version: 4.20.7)
OpenWRT: Advanced firmware, Linux experience required (Latest Version: White Russian RC5)
Sveasoft: One of the most popular, many features (Latest Version: Alchemy)
TinyPEAP: Based off Sveasoft's Satori, this stable RADIUS server is great for advanced users. (Latest Version: 2.50)
Thibor: Based on HyperWRT with more featuress. (Latest Version: 15c)
Ewrt: Allows users to create hotspots (Latest Version: 0.4.3) - DISCONTINUED
Firmware
Download firmware for the WRT54G
Third-Party Firmware Compatibility:
Version 1-4: Yes
Version 5+: DD-WRT Micro Only
Introduction
The router that started it all, the WRT54G. In 2003, Columbia Law School Professor Eben Moglen sued Linksys to get them to release their Linux source code. They released it without a fight and continue release their source code to the public. It didn't take long to realize what could be done with the source. The OpenWRT group and Sveasoft were among the first to release updates for the WRT54G. The popularity of the WRT54G boomed. Linux and Router gurus soon took notice of the WRT54G. Today, WRT54Gs are used worldwide, many running third-party firmware. Shortly after Linksys released the first version of the WRT54G, they were bought by Cisco. Since then, many versions of the WRT54G have followed. In late 2005, Linksys switched the WRT54G to a non-Linux based operating system. This upset many in the community. Luckily, Linksys released the WRT54GL just for those who like to upgrade their routers.
Hardware Revisions
Version
Serial
CPU Speed
RAM
Flash
Notes
1.0
CDF0
CDF1
125Mhz
16MB
4MB
The only version with a mini-PCI wireless card and only version released when Linksys was not owned by Cisco. Also, the only to have 20 LEDs and to have a 5V DC power supply.
1.1
CDF2
CDF3
125Mhz
16MB
4MB
Same as 1.0, except now the wireless card is integrated and front LEDs were reduced to only 8.
2.0
CDF5
200Mhz
16MB
4MB
Same as 1.1, except for an updated motherboard and faster CPU.
2.2
CDF7
200Mhz
16MB
4MB
Switched chipset from ADMtek 6996L to Broadcom BCM5325EKQM.
3.0
CDF8
200Mhz
16MB
4MB
Same as 2.2, except a Cisco switch was added. Linksys later used this for "SecureEasySetup"
4.0
CDFA
200Mhz
16MB
4MB
5.0
CDFB
CDFC
200Mhz
8MB
2MB
Switched from Linux OS to VxWorks OS. Cut RAM and Flash in half.
6.0
CDFD
200Mhz
8MB
2MB
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