WRT54G Connection

Hi, I have been using a WRT54G router for a while now and recently started having trouble. Many of my devices are able to see the wireless connection, but unable to connect to the network. I get an error from the laptop when I click on connect 'no response from the router'. Once I hit the reset button on the router it holds a connection for a few hours and then upon starting up a laptop/iPhone etc.. I am unable to connect.
It is common to have 3-4 laptops going at once, an iPhone and an xbox (wired).
Do I need a new router to stop this annoying issue from happening?
I am not the most technical person, so any suggestions would be great.
Thanks!

Hi there,
Besides from doing a reset, you may also try to check if you already upgraded your router's firmware to its latest version. Other than that, you might as well need to change your router to a newer model (e.g. E4200 or Valet) since newer router models have better wireless coverage and faster data transmitions.
Hope this could help, cheers!

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