WRT54G Connection Issues Odd!

Hey All,
Before I begin, I'll just say now that I do have some networking experience and have tried both 'Googling' and searching for an answer on my own. Ok, on to the problem.
Host Computer (Desktop): Windows XP 32-bit
Wireless PC (Desktop): Windows 7 32-bit
Router: WRT54G Firmware Version 8.00.8 build 001
ISP: Optimum Online (Cable)
Router to Wireless PC distance: approximately 15-20 feet, same floor. 2 Wooden doors between them.
Issue: The wireless PC (running a Netgear WPN311 Rangemax Adaptor) is having frequent connection drops and latency issues. I've upgraded the firmware, hard rebooted, changed the wireless channel, moved any objects emitting a frequency away, and reset all settings to scratch. I've deleted all wireless profiles off my PC (then added the correct one) and made sure to change the settings so it does NOT connect to a stronger signal network.
Now here's the odd part. About 80% of the time I get a drop or extremely low signal I notice the wireless PC picks up a phantom network with the name "linksys". The network has a poor, unsecured connection. Is it possible my router is emitting 2 SSID's?? I'm pretty frustrated with the drops as it (of course!) happens when I'm in a game or watching some online videos using significant bandwidth.
Any help would be appreciated..Thanks!

Set your SSID to something unique. Lower down the MTU. Increase the Beacon Interval found in Advanced Wireless sub-tab.

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