WRT54G ROUTER CONNECTION PROBLEM

I have a WRT54g router.
Everything works great for a period of time even after turning the computer, internet modem and router on and off several times.
Then I turn everything on and the computer does not connect to the internet.
It go and connect the computer directly to the internet modem and I have internet access.
To be able to use the router again I have to reset the modem and input all the settings which I do with the setup disk.
I have been using channel six in case this makes any difference.
Any help will be appreciated. 

connection DMS: HSD1.fl.comcast.net
IP address          :192.168.1.100
subnet mask      :255.255.255.0
IP address          :fe80::213:20ff:fec3:6913%4
default gatway    :197.168.1.1
ping                      : sent 4 received 4 lost
reply                      :bytes 32   time 1ms   TTL  64
It does not connect to the internet now but if I reset in the back of the modem and reload the setting via the original CD that came with the unit it starts to connect. Eventually one of the times that I power up it stops connecting to the internet although it still ping's out.
I also tried to load the update of the newer solfware but it does the same with or without the update.
Thanks for your help.
Guido

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    As long as you connect the USB port you cannot use your router. It is up to you. If you want to proper use of the router you must disconnect the USB from the modem and connect everything correctly. If the internet does not work then you have to fix that problem and make sure your router is able to establish the internet connection. The USB connection will interfere with the router's ability to connect through the ethernet port of the modem.
    * Wire the modem with an ethernet cable to the internet port of the router. Unplug the USB connection.
    * Wire your computer to a numbered port on the router.
    * Open http://192.168.1.1/ The default password is "admin" no username required.
    * Configure the internet connection type depending on what your ISP requires. If your ISP requires DHCP, set Automatic/DHCP on the internet connection type. If your ISP requires PPPoE, set PPPoE and enter the username and password supplied by your ISP in the fields. Save the settings of the page.
    * Check the status tab of the router. Post the current connection status if you still don't have internet. Press the renew or connect button on the status page and post the exact error message.

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