Intermittent/slow connection, any advice is appreciated..

Hi all,
First the basics: Dell XPS PC with a WMP54g PCI adapter
Apple iMac with a wireless airport adapter
Router is a Linksys WRT54g, Charter cable internet 10meg service.
I've had this set-up for some time and just added the Apple recently. I've not done any software and/or firmware updates. I always get excellent (pegged) link and signal strength bars on both computers.
My problem is slow/intermittent connections. I certainly never reach 10meg service and constantly get the "You are connected to the access point but the internet cannot be found" message when I check the monitor. I just never know when my connection will fail and hate paying for high speed service that I never attain.
If I could provide any more information that would help you help me please ask. Thanks to all that respond. I know I've certainly left something out....the intermittency of my internet availablility just has me at ends..

Try this setting on XP Desktop:
1) Click start >> All Programs >> Linksys Wireless G adapter >> Click uninstall.
2) Reboot the computer…. You will see “found new hardware” …insert the CD for the adapter ….exit out of set up wizard….. install the drivers for the adapter
3) Try to connect to the network & see its working or not.
Let me know whether it works or not.

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