My Time Capsule will no longer allow new devices to join my WEP protected network? Any thoughts?

I recently reset my password on my home networks. I use a Time Casule for the wireless router. My computers and iPad connect fine, but I can no longer get my Nintendo Wii or my new iPhone to connect. The error message I receive on the devices when I type in the network password is "Device cannot connect to network." I am sure the password is correct.
Anyone know the issue here?
alex

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