WRT54G - Slow wireless connection

Hi,
I installed WRT54G router last week for my wireless connection. Right form the very first day, i have been seeing slow/sporadic connection speeds. I also upgraded my firmware version (8.2) & it doesn't help. I have given the output of IPCONFIG /ALL for your reference. Please guide me if you find anything odd.
Windows IP Configuration
        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : venki
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.ct.comcast.net.
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0A-E4-D5-26-CA
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.ct.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-F0-D0-2B-5F
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.71.226
                                            68.87.73.242
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:49:44 AM
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, July 18, 2008 11:49:44 AM

Not sure if you performed this or not, once you do a factory reset, immediately after that you are suppose to perform a factory reset by holding is the reset button in on the back of the linksys router for 30 seconds, then wait about 2-3 minutes for the router to sync back up.
Important = Write down your previous settings in the router as they will be erased and you will have to manually input the info.
Hope that this will help,
Ttech
If not, try this
Here are some steps to follow for a slow or poor connection.
1.      Give your network a unique SSID and do not use Linksys and set your SSID Broadcast to enable.
2.      You can also try A different channel. There are 11 channels and  1, 6 or 11 is better
3.      You can try raising your router approximately 4-6 feet above the floor and make sure the antennas are vertical.
4.      access your wireless software by going to your Profile or preferred networks, if any are named Linksys or ones that you do not know please delete them. Go to the settings or properties and check the information to make sure it is correct.
5.      See if there are any updated drivers to download.
6.      Try to use WPA encryption if you can
*** As always upgrade to the latest firmware
Good luck,
Ttech

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