NetworkManager not able to connect to simple WEP protected AP

[jim tate]

Aaron Konstam wrote:
> On Fri, 2006-11-24 at 19:04 +0100, Thomas Fischer wrote:
>   
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am unable to connect my computer (wireless card ipw3945) to a simple
>> WEP enabled AP when running NetworkManager.
>>
>> The wireless card works fine as I am able to connect by manually
>> starting the network. (if config eth1 up, iwconfig ...)
>>
>> And NetworkManager keeps repeatedly asking for the WEP key...
>>
>> any ideas, thanks
>>
>>     --thomas
>>
>>     
> Assuming the init.d network script is not running and the NetworkManager
> and NetworkMangerDispatcher is nm-applet should be started with an icon
> in the upper left corner of the panel (in FC6). Click on that icon and
> chose the AP you want to connect to. The first time a WEP key should be
> asked for in  the dialog.
>
> Have you tried that connection method.I am seeing these messages in the
> log:
>
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>   

I had the same problem with the ipw2100, never could get it to work.
FC6.