"network password needs to be 40 bits or 104 bits... »

I am running Windows XP Pro with service pak 2.  I am visiting my daughter and tries to connect to the wireless network.  Last year when I was here, I was able to connect without a problem.  Now she changed her password and when I try to enter it I get this message:

"the network password must be 40 bits or 104 bits according to your network configuration. This can be entered as 5 or 13 characters ascil or 26 hexadecimal characters. »

My system does not give me a choice for WEP or WPA - WEP is the only option.  Are there updates will fix this problem?  Thank you

I'm skeptical but okay.  Install SP3 for Windows XP (see link above) and you should have the capabilities, (WPA and WPA2).

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