So it rather sounds to me like WEP is implemented in hard/firmware on my Toshiba and is broken, flawed or dated.  Only solution may be a new adapter or not using any WEP sites like my house (though I can always run a cable here).
<br><br>Thanks for the feedback folks.<br>-- <br>Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;- Dr. Seuss