Problems with WRT54GS Wireless

Hi,
I bought a WRT54GS over two years ago and has been a really good unit to have, but we did see problems recently when adding a WET54G wireless bridge.  Initially I thought it was the bridge locking up and preventing access to the server it provides network access for.  After upgrading its firmware it appeared fine until a couple of days ago when all wireless in the house stopped. 
It appears the WRT54GS just gave up the wireless activity.  I could connect via the browser admin tool through a wired switch port and it said everything was fine, even the wireless light on the front was on, but continuously - no activity.
I've tried unplugging, saving the config and defaulting back to factory setting and then reimporting the config, but no matter if it was in custom or default mode no activity at all.
So I ordered a new unit that is still to arrive only to find to my surprise that last night all of a sudden wireless started working again with no user intervention at all?
Now I need to understand if I should use the new unit when it arrives and keep the old box with the wireless turned off, as it's still a worthy 4 port switch or send the new unit back for a refund?
Any ideas, anyone?

I have had this problem for the last 1yr since I switched to Linksys wireless routers. I started with the one with the SRX200 technology (WRT54GX2) and after 1yr, Linksys replaced the router. Within a month the problem appeared. So, I purchased one with SRX400 (WRT54GX4 with v1.00.13 firmware) three weeks back and the same problem has appeared again. I just don't know what to do next. !@##$$%&*
I have connected my laptop to the wired port of the router and I am able to access the internet while typing this. The wireless settings seem to be OK and the front panel LED shows that it is ON.
Sometimes, disabling the radio and re-enabling works. When it doesn't, I cycle the power to the router and it works sometimes. Many times, none of these methods work and I have to do a hard reset of the router where the configuration is completely erased. I have to reload the config from the backed up file and then the wireless would start working again.
The chat support from Linksys is terrible as their response seems to be extremely canned, it almost makes me feel that they are just bots with human names. Replacing the router is NOT going to be the solution and even after over a dozen chat sessions with Linksys, I haven't received a solution. I thought they will atleast tell me to capture some internal logs/status which will help them to debug the issue, but just being a Cisco company doesn't mean that they represent a quaity brand and are able to rectify issues. I am extremely disappointed with Linksys and Cisco. So, I am turning to this forum for any advice. Appreciate any.
I noticed that there is a new version of firmware (1.00.17). So, I upgraded my router to the new f/w just now. Lets see what happens in the future...
Message Edited by ssaibal on 11-29-200607:15 AM
Message Edited by ssaibal on 11-29-200607:38 AM
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