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Message from Steven
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> > ------------------------
> > mknod /dev/urandom c 1 9
> > ------------------------
> 
> Ok - I'll give this a shot as soon as I can make 
> time - can I put this command in /etc/rc to have 
> it run on boot or must I run it manually every 
> time I start the system?

No, do not put it in /etc/rc.  You execute it 
once (from the commandline) and it creates the 
urandom device (permanently).

> > ---------------------------------------
> > iwconfig wvlan0 enc s:xT3wY essid MYNET
> > ---------------------------------------
> > The enc parameter sets the encyption key.
> 
> for a simple 64 bit hex WEP key, the enc parameter 
> should just be written "enc [key]", right?  not 
> using the "s:" switch?

Yes.  The s: is only used for an alphanumeric key.

Cheers,
Steven