Why has my wireless internet suddenly become slow?

Over the past few weeks or so my wireless internet has become really slow, and i don't know why. I have a Linksys WRT54G. Im pretty sure its the router because i connect my laptop to my modem and the internet works better. Do i need an upgrade or something?

YES... try the upgrading the rtr first..or check your isp..they might be getting slow themselves..
CamZ

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