Linksys WRT54G: wireless issue

Hi.
So I just got this version 1 router, running cable modem, 1 LAN connection, and a few Wireless connections in a hidden network. It is fine when it is running. But EVERY MORNING I have to change the Wireless Security settings back and forth for the Wireless connections to work (disabling security, enabling security, setting WPA again). The LAN is always fine. What could be the problem?
Thanks in advance!

Today it seems fine. I did not have to do anything and everything connected. I will sure keep that in mind. Thank you
gandalf wrote:
Try to adjust the wireless settings on the router and check....
Open the setup page of the router and Change the Wireless Channel to 11-2.462GHz.Under the Advanced Wireless Settings
Change the Beacon Interval to 75,Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304,Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 and Click on Save Settings...Now,check.

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