Trying to set up my home WiFi...

I'm trying to get my iPhone connected to the access point that I've got at the house. The problem, is that I'm running WPA with a 64 character, randomly generated, security key. It's next to impossible to get it all typed in right on a real keyboard and completely impossible using the iPhone's touch screen. Is there anyway that I can set this up on my computer, using iTunes?

To connect to your WI-FI network, the passkey has to be entered on the iPhone. You can't sync it over. You should be able to use a shorter passkey since WPA uses 8-64 characters.

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Hi,
I have the Actiontec M1424-WR router. I am trying to set up a home network with a Desktop on XP and a Laptop on Vista.
I have been able to creat a network if the Desktop and Laptop are both connected to the Router with Cat5 Cables.
I can not set up a network if I have the Desktop connected via the Cat5 and the Laptop using the Wireless Card.
I've called VZ, won't help. I've emailed Actiontec, couldn't help. I've Googled etc. I'm stumped! This can't be a unique situation.
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Log on to the computer.
Click the Start button ‌, and then click Connect To.
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