Wifi WEP passphrase vs. key - how to connect?

My iTouch only connects to my secure Wifi by using the 26 character WEP key when challenged for the Network password. How can I get my iTouch to connect using the passphrase, instead, which is much easier to remember?
The network password gets blown out everytime I reset my iTouch (which is a sucky "feature", IMO).
TIA

Hi,
The issue may be the length of the password phrase. If you are using WEP, you'll want to use a 5 or 13 character password phrase as described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1344
If you are already using a 5 or 13 character password phrase, you may be able to resolve the issue by Resetting Network Settings on the iPhone. To Reset Network Settings tap Settings> General> Reset> Reset Network Settings.
+"When you reset network settings, your list of previously used networks and your VPN+
+settings are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any+
+network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and “Ask to Join Networks” settings are left turned on."+
From the iPod touch User Guide http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_touch_2.2_UserGuide.pdf
-Jason

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