WEP Key Generator

Microsoft broke the passphrase hashing in WinXP SP2. Prior to SP2, you could type in a 13-character passphrase and Windows would hash it into a 128-bit WEP key for you. The tooltip-help still indicates this is the case; however, it doesn't work. You have to put in the full hex key. If you get the error "Limited or no connectivity", try entering the hex version of your WEP passphrase (e.g., a full WEP key). You can generate a full hex key by using the form below.

13 character Passphrase:

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