New User - Wireless Internet Problem

Hello all.
I'm a brand new Mac user but I am becoming extremely frustrated with connecting my Mac Mini to my existing wireless network. I have WEP enabled and I know for a fact that I'm using the correct password. Just to be sure, I disabled the password function. My Mac Mini sees my home network but will not connect to it. The only error I get is "There was an error joining the AirPort network "WirelessHome"." Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

]The only error I get is "There was an error joining the AirPort network "WirelessHome"
Which wireless router do you have?
Some 802.11b access points require a firmware upgrade before 802.11g (Extreme) clients can connect.
Though 802.11g is backward compatible with 802.11b some older access points were developed before 802.11g and therefore are not in a position to allow the 802.11g clients to connect.
Check the vendor site for a firmware upgrade for your wireless gateway.
Note that you can attempt to persuade an Airport Extreme client to operate in 802.11b mode.
Hold down the control key [ctrl] when selecting the network from the menu.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107938

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On the www.dslreports.com - All things Mac - forum, I spotted a couple of mentions of the following type of infromation:
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So, seems to me we do have a pb and Apple might just save a few $$$ on silly ads and get to work on com instead. if nothing else to avoid the appearance of further - admittedly rather funny - ad-spoofs!
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