"Mac OS X wants to make changes. Type an administrator's name and password to allow this. Mac OS X wants to use the "system" keychain."

I just installed a Belkin router to my computer so I can connect to my apartment building's internet. EVerything is working fine, the internet works. But I'm now getting this message and I'm not sure what to do? Help?

I just solevd it :-)
I went to keychain access and reset my default keychain ...
After a system reboot and some certificate reimports, everyting is now fine.
Maybe my key chain got messed up?
Anyway, a reste on the keychain worked a treat ...
- chris

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