My Linksys WRT54GC router frequently stops wireless broadcasting

My Linksys WRT54GC (version2) model router frequently stops wireless broadcasting and I have to unplug and replug the power cable to connect again.
After some time, it again suddenly stops wireless broadcast until it's repowered.
I've been having this problem for over 2 weeks now and tried the latest firmware upgrade and resetted the router for countless times but couldn't solve the problem.
Anyone, has experience in this issue, has any reccomendation ?

Whats the Wireless Settings you have set on your Router (SSID, Channel, Security)?
Try different Wireless Channels on your Router from 1 or 11 and check if you are able to view your wireless network on your computer.

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2. Make sure that DHCP is active.
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