WRT54G losing connection periodically

My setup:
WRT54G Router
Firmware Version v4.30.5, Apr. 27, 2006
Bell Sympatico DSL
PC with hardline to Router
Laptop with wireless connection
A couple times a night, no matter whether the laptop or the PC is being used, I will lose connection to the internet.
Normally, the Link/Act is blinking, the Full/Coll light is solid green and the 100 light is solid orange/yellow. When I lose connection, the Link/Act light goes solid. If I wait for 3 or 4 minutes, it will usually regain the connection, although occasionally it takes a while longer.
I have tried cloning my computers MAC address, but that didn't seem to help either.

Crap.
I got this unit from my father-in-law, who got it through his work. And he no longer works there, and his job has the receipt.
I guess it is time to go router-shopping then.
I need both wireless and wired (for laptop and PC, respectively). Any suggestions??Message Edited by Marcel on 09-05-2006 08:14 PM

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I apologise if this is a known issue and has been posted before but you will understand the urgency when you read This.
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