How can I reset my Mac's Airport settings? I can connect to everything except a very particular case.

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Why can’t the rest of your family use WPA2? If they’re on Windows computers, upgrading them to SP2 or higher should allow them to connect to WPA2 networks. WPA2 is an order of magnitude more stable and secure than WEP.

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