Troubles with Mac Wireless connection from a PC

Okay, I'm a novice with proper technical terms, but I'll try and describe the problem best I can.
Here's what we have: Mac desktop computer, hooked up to the internet. That Mac desktop has wireless, and is able to transfer that internet connection to other wireless computers. We also have a Mac laptop and a Dell laptop. When the security is turned off, both laptops can pick up the connection just fine.
However, we want the security on for obvious reasons, and when it is turned on, the Mac laptop logs in, no problems. The Dell laptop sees the wireless network, but when I try to connect, it asks me for the Network Key and no matter what we try it will not work.
Anyone know how to solve this problem - other than throwing the Dell out the window and getting a Mac laptop?

However, we want the security on for obvious reasons,
and when it is turned on, the Mac laptop logs in, no
problems. The Dell laptop sees the wireless network,
but when I try to connect, it asks me for the Network
Key and no matter what we try it will not work.
Anyone know how to solve this problem
You can't solve this problem.
When using a Mac as a software base station (sharing internet via Airport) a non-Mac will NOT be able to connect if you use a password.
The only real option is to use a wireless router.

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