My WRT54G only working with ethernet to computer not wirelessly

I have a WRT54G wireless broadband router.
I used to have an ethernet cord from my computer directly to the modem and my sister went online using the wireless signal. I recently changed modems, my sister used the wireless signal for about two weeks. But later when I hooked up my ethernet corded into the back of the router (at first slot 1). My sister could never find the wireless signal. I tried restarting every thing. Not hooking up my ethernet cord, and just trying to get the wireless signal. Didn't work. Help please.

I assume you are using windows XP operating System... So follow this steps ....
Uninstall the drivers for the Adapter from start >> All programs ....
>> Insert the Setup CD in the cd drive>> Click on Exit when the
Linksys welcome screen appears>>Click on start. Unplug & replug adapter ...>> There should be a "" Found New Hardware Wizard ""
that pops up on your screen>> Click on “Install software
automatically “, and then click on next. Once the installation is
complete>> Right click on the wireless network connection icon in the
system tray besides the clock >>Click on view wireless networks and
then connect to your network name.

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This weekend I setup time machine to work with a NAS drive connected to my wireless router.
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