Wrt54g firmware 8.00.2 intermitten internet connection

Specs/info:
Router: WRT54G router firmware v8.00.2
home network setup - 1 desktop, 1 wireless laptop (both WinXP sp2)
Basic info:
Auto Config - dhcp
mtu - manually @ 1400
local ip 192.168.1.1 subnet 255.255.255.0
dhcp - disabled
mac address clone - disabled
wireless - mixed, channel 11 (2.462 GHz), WPA-Personal TKIP
isp: mediacom, high-speed cable internet with their generic motorola cable modem.
Desktop pc - set to static IP 192.168.1.101 with 2 static dns addresses
wireless laptop - auto ip
I've had this router for about 3 weeks and every 5 days or so my internet connection is lost. the laptop and desktop are still connected to the network however any internet connectivity is lost. a reboot of the router and pc are necessary. i also notice when this happens my gateway address (on the status section) changes.
my question is why is this happening? it's so frustrating to have to restart the router/modem every week. is my setup correct? i like to have a static ip so i can port forward to host pc games and use remote desktop while i'm at work just because i'm a geek. does anyone have any insight? let me know if you need more information.
Message Edited by Poots on 10-22-2007 10:07 AM

reset the router to factory defaults...check whether the firmware is upgraded to 8.00.2 or not .. if not , try upgrading the firmware again

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