Why am I seeing an extra wireless router on my network

Hello,
I have a WRT54GL router, which is working fine.  When I look at my network on a computer I see the icon for my router, as well as two additional router icons.  One is labeled "Wireless G Router," and the other is labeled "WRT160N."  Why am I seeing a WRT160N on my network?  What is this "Wireless G Router" icon about?  I get a "Configure" option when I right-click on either of these icons, either of which leads to a "Set up network" window.  Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.

it's gotta be a router within his range, or perhaps a router that you connected to in the past. turn off your router, restart your computer and check if you still detect that other network while your router is turned off.

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