New Mac connection to Linksys 802.11g network

Help...I bought my daughter a 20inch MAC for Christmas and I still haven't been able to connect it to my Wireless network, a Linksys 802.11g basestation. I have even tried to remove all security from the Linksys, but trying to configure the MAC, it always asks for a password to access the wireless network. I don't even know what password is.
Any help to guide me thru this??

Hi there,
Almost all home based wireless services will require both an EESID and WEP KEY. It's a way to have a relatively secure connection to the internet using wireless. The EESID is sometmes known as the Serial Number of the Wireless Router. In fact, your can find the EESID and WEP KEY (aka Password) right on the router itself. Look on your router for these 2 items. You might also have to configure router through the internet to work with your current modem. You Should have gotten insturctions.
Your iMac will require, in most instances, both the EESID and WEB KEY. If you find the WEB KEY try using that for the password. The password can also be referring to your ISP account password...
Good luck, Rick
iMac G5 iSight 20" - 30G iPOD in Slimming Black - Mac OS X (10.4.8) - HP Pav 15" WS and Toshiba Sat 17" WS LP's - Canon 20D & A620 Kodak P880

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