Linksys WCG200 and Macbook Pro - local transfer rates of 0.5~1MB/s ??

Hi all, I got quite an annoying problem with extremely slow transfer speeds in a local, mac to mac, network setup.
My setup:
WCG200 cable modem/wireless router combo
- allowed for mixed a/b/g speeds)
- firewall off
- secured with WEP 64-bit key
Macbook Pro C2D connected to WCG200 wirelessly
- interfere robustness on
- 4 bar strength,
- using 64-bit WEP key
Mac Mini connected to WCG200 wired
When I transfer files locally (MBP~mini) it literally moves at the pace of 0.5~1MB/s (megabytes) whereas my old, cheap (but dead) viewsonic averaged around 6~10MB/s (used WPA encryption).
I called Linksys and to my surprise they told me they didn't support mac file sharing.
Any suggestions?
(listening to shared MP3s between machines cuts out, not to mention videos)
MBPC2D $2499 option. Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Well,
Yeah i guess this is one way to isolate the problem, and identify whether its the wireless card or the router itself.
Have tried it for a short while at my friends place, who has a Belkin 802.11b router. The disconnection did not happen over there. Then thinking of swapping my Wireless card with the one of my friend, this maybe help in isolating the card problem. Then thinking of chaging the router itself.
Anyways thanks again,
Regards,
S.F.Hasan.

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