PC w/Vista can't join network

I'm trying to get an HP computer with Vista to log onto my Apple Network. It can't make the connection. When trying to manually set up the connection the PC asks for an encryption type of AES or TKIP non of which seem relevant to my Airport. The PC has a LAN network installed. What has to happen to enable this PC to long onto my Apple Airport network? Thanks

"What you are saying (in MY case) is to go to the Mac - which works fine with the Airport - get the 'key' info, then go to the windows laptop."
Yes, correct. You would try to create a connection to a wireless network (the one created by the apple base station). Usually, you will be asked for a network "key"
The tricky part once you open AirPort Utility is to look at the very top of your screen next to the apple logo for the menu items. Look for "Base Station", then click "Equivalent Network Password". The next window will open to display your normal "password" and its code or "key", which will be a very long series of letters and numbers. It is this actual "key" that most PCs will need to be able to log on.
Hope this works for you.

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