My WRT54G router is slowing down my internet?! Please HELP!!!!

I have a WRT54G (Version. 6) Wireless-G Broadband Router and I have had it for about a year now. Then one day it just became VERY slow. My internet is supposed to be around an average of 4000kb and now its all the sudden 500kb. So I tried many things I tried to: 1) Hooked my computer straight up to my modem and it was running at 4000kb again. 2) Update my Firmware to the newest version but still didnt work. 3) Reset my router to factory settings then didnt work. I have tried more things but I don't remember right now so if anyone there has an idea or they have the same problem please reply I need help.

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