Unable to connect wirelessly on an Acer laptop using Vista

I have a Windows XP connected wirelessly to my Verizon Router M1424WR, but I am unable to connect wirelessly on an Acer laptop using Vista. The Vista can only connect with Ethernet. It will not accept the WEP key.

#1 Check the level of WEP. Two examples: 64 Bit, 128 Bit.
#2 And check to be sure, if you use a WEP password of Hex or Ascii.
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