Logging connecting MAC addresses

Hi,
I recently purchased this router and I LOVE IT!!! I have been looking around in the different settings and waht not. I would like to know if there is a way to have the router log what times MAC addresses connect and what IP they are assigned. I have given someone access to the router and I think he may have given the access out to others. The only way I can think of to tell is through the MAC. That way I can filter out those connections.
I am using firmware version 4.30.11. The main box I use is running Kubuntu 9.04.

Just a quick message since I can't edit the old one. I found a program called wireshark. While it has the ability to do exactly what I want it to do.....no dice. It only tracks my machine.
I probably should have given some more information about my setup.
I have a cable modem the old motorola surfboard, Connected to that is the Linksys wrt54gl. Into that I have my DVD player connected, my computer a switch and 1 laptop . Plus the wireless. In the switch is connected the other computer and another laptop of mine.
I just want to track how many unique connections are being made. My bandwidth has dropped and I am thinking that my room mate gave it out to too many people. I can change the WEP key, but he would just give it back out.
That is why i am hunting for something to track MACs.

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