Saving wireless connection with hex password as new location

My iBook doesn't remember the settings of my wireless connection, so I must enter them again every time I wake up from sleep or turn it on. I do it by clicking on the Airport icon in the menu bar, choosing "Other connection" and entering the network name and hex password.
I want my iBook to remember the connection settings, if possible in a new location. But when I create a new location, it doesn't accept my password (it seems to be too long).
My network is not broadcasted, so I need to enter the network name manually too.
How can I do this?
Thank you!

My guess is that the security settings on your router and iPod do not match.
For a test, change your router so there is no security.  See if you can connect and get to the Internet. If that works, set up the router with security and use the same settings for the iPod.

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