Mac iBook works with WRT54G v8.2 router only if it's not secured..

I've read that many people are having problems using their Mac's with the WRT54G router and no one seems to have a solid answer.
My router (v8.2) is wired to my Dell PC and it works perfectly. When I try to connect wirelessly using my Mac iBook G4, it says "invalid password". I've typed it in several times and have even changed the password and it still doesn't work. If I disable the security, I have no problems getting on. What can I do?
I've tried several suggestions other people have gotten and it just doesn't seem to be working. Many people said to do the firmware update 8.2.03 and that that has been the problem with the older models. However, my v8.2 already has it. Changing to different security modes doesn't work either. I don't know how to manually connect my Mac to the router either... is that an option? Also, my husband would like to use his iPod touch wirelessly as well. We can use both our Mac and iPod with other Airport Network signals we get, but we'd like to use our own (with security).
Please help! I'm not too experienced with computers...
Message Edited by msdani on 05-31-2008 09:42 PM
Message Edited by msdani on 06-02-2008 12:42 PM

Yes, it is a v8.2 router and so is the firmware.
From my research I believe I need to make sure my Mac iBook is using the same WPA method/security mode and shared key as the router. If that is the case I have no idea how to go about doing so. I have tried to find info on the net on how to know/change what my settings are. I'm pretty frustrated with the whole situation.
So my question is if I can't figure out how to have security and be able to connect with my Mac... is it just as good to make the router a "closed connection" (disable wireless broadcast) and use a wireless MAC filter so that only computers I have on a MAC list can connect? I've set my router settings as such but just want to make sure that it would be as safe as having security. Is there a way for people to get around my settings and still get my signal?

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