Connection keeps getting dropped on Windows XP machine

I have a 1GB TC (2008 model) that I am using as my network's wireless router. Ever since I started using it, it has been dropping my Windows XP SP3 system off of the network at random intervals (at least a few times per day). I'll try to reconnect, and sometimes it will let me back on immediately, but usually it will just get stuck on trying to connect or trying to acquire a network address. I have to keep trying over and over until it finally lets me back on (it took me about 15 minutes once). The Macs on the network appear to be fine.
I've looked this up and some people have said it was related to WPA2, but that usually meant the XP system wouldn't connect at all. I've also tried updating all the software and firmware, switching to Bridge mode and changing the channel to no avail.
Prior to the TC, I used my trusty Linksys router with no problems.

Apparently, my TC isn't entirely biased. TC is dropping my Macs now as well (including the one within an arm's length of the TC). It may have been all along, but I'm not sure since I mainly use the XP machine. From what I can tell, the XP machine gets dropped more frequently (several times a day).
I've tried several channels and downgrading the firmware to 7.3.2, but it's the same thing every time. I'm really regretting this purchase...

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