WiFi issues Iphone 3G

I know this topic has been covered at nauseum. I have a an Iphone 3G with version 3.1.2 OS on it. I"m trying to get the WiFi working since its been upgraded to OS 3.0. The phone will "see" the networks but refuse to connect. Yes, I have reset the phone, router and everything else that works on a AC/DC current several times with no luck. I've downgraded security settings, encrypted, unencrypted and everything else in-between. I am LOATH to upgrade to OS 4 since it will slow the phone down.
Short of taking it in for repair....any other ideas?
Thanks DM

Had the same problems on my 3G. Even Apple geeks at my nearest Apple store could not get it working. Don't waste any more time on it. Get a new iPhone 4. It works faster and better in every way.

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