Question : Attempting to connect new laptop to a wireless router need password

Hello, I have a desktop computer that has internet access and a wireless modem attached (Microsoft Model MN-500) -- My new laptop detects the wireless router however when I click connect I am prompted to enter a "network key" or "WEP" -- I am not sure what this is -- who do I find this out.  Can I log into the modem and determine what this is?  I do want the wireless connection to be secure; however I do need to find out the password -- (what I thought was the password is evidently not it!)  -- Thanks for your help...

Answer : Attempting to connect new laptop to a wireless router need password

By Default on this router the WAP is enabled,
If you have any startup guides you may find the default WAY Key.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53932-2003Apr18.html

or you have to login to base station at http://192.168.2.1
and use the default password "admin"
and change the wap key "better use a 10 digit mobile number you can remember"
This guide will help you
http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/6/9/B69C956C-85D9-4641-AA6F-1548391E0967/MN500_usersguide.pdf