Slow connection with WRT54GS

I have a desktop PC that is connected to a Westell DSL modem. I connected router to this and have a laptop I am trying to connect to the system. I can get connected, however my connection is very slow. I have changed the SSIS and WEP WPA on both the modem and the router and even changed the channel on both. I have reset the router and gone through the whole process several times. No matter what I do, I cannot get a good connection on the wireless. The signal strength is excellent but very slow connection. Please help if you can. I have only the barest knowledge of computers too. I can follow directions fine but it has to be laid out for me

If you are using a westell modem, make sure you change the IP address of the router to a different segment, most westell linksys combos have ip conflicts, try setting your router into 192.168.2.1 or sumthing else. Then try reconnecting to the Internet on all computers and see if there is a difference...
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1. hardwire your computer straight to the modem using a cat 5 ethernet cable, if your download speed and your internet connection is slow, the problem is with the modem or with your ISP so you need to call your ISP and double check your connection.
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After that turn off the modem the router and your computer for 1min. After a minute turn on the modem first after lights of your modem are steady, turn on the router and lastly turn on your computer, check your connection if its fine then its fixed if not call linksys tech support.
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