[olpc-help] WAP access key, do I need to type it after every reboot

[M. Edward (Ed) Borasky]

Mike Meyer wrote:
> With build 653 I can reliably access my WAP wifi router using the 64bit
> key.   But if I turn the laptop off it asks for the key again.  (Typing
> 64 hex characters is not fun).  Is this the way it is supposed to be?
> 
> (Yes, I can set my router to use WEP, and I did that for a few days, but
> I prefer to use WAP).
> 
> Thanks, --Mike

Is there some way you can program the router to remember your MAC
address and only ask for the key if it changes? If not, there's probably
some command-line hack you can use to store the key on the laptop rather
than having to type it in. It's only good for that specific router, right?