WRT54G v.6 Periodic Disconnects. HELP!

The issue i am having is interesting. I have the WRT54G v.6 wireless router. I have a strong cable connection wired directly from the modem to my desktop, currently. I purchased the router so that my roommate could make use of the wireless cable connection as well.
I set up the router, wiring my desktop to it, while my roommates laptop picked up the wireless connection without an issue. However.. about 20-25 minutes afterward, the connection for BOTH the wired desktop and wireless laptop would be interrupted/disconnected for a few seconds to minute, then reconnect. This happens continuously. This is problematic as a main reason for the connection is to game online. I will be having a wired LAN gathering of sorts for the same reason this weekend, so i am hoping to understand why this is happing, and resolve the issue.
Linksys tech support has been unable to diagnose the issue, nor even provide me with a competent understanding of the problem i am describing, being as outsourcing has resulted in the support staff simply reading a scripted log. I have called them three times, and they have been of no assistance.
The wired and wireless connection worked and was recognized with the base default settings of the router. I altered the settings as per the support staff's directions to no avail. I also ran the wireless notebook through the linksys "easy access setup" program, also to no avail.
I have since then disconnected the router, and once again, i am running my desktop directly to the modem. I have not experienced a disconnect since, so i am certain the problem is router-based.
Can anyone provide some insight?

LANNER123 wrote:
EXACTLY MY SAME PROBLEM!!!!
Im using the same router version 6, 1 WIRED computer, 3 Wireless LAPTOP connection, And disconnection is relgular, although it jus reconnects autmatically, i jus find it ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!
contacted Linksys, who is now offering me support she directs me to
"Please follow these steps:
1. Connect one computer directly to your router.
2. Access the setup page of the router using the routerâ€™s IP address on the address bar of your Internet browser. The default routerâ€™ IP address is 192.168.1.1. Just leave the username blank and type admin for the password. If you have changed the routerâ€™s password during the initial setup, you may use that password. If the router doesnâ€™t accept the admin as well as your password, try to reset the router for 5 seconds.
3. Under Setup tab, locate MTU.
4. Set MTU to enable then enter 1300 on the size field.
5. Click on Save Settings then click Continue.
6. Click on the Wireless tab. Change the SSID if it is still linksys, change it to your family name to avoid network interference.
7. Change the channel to 11.
8. Make sure that your SSID Broadcast is enabled.
9. Click on Save Settings.
10. Shut down everything for 2 minutes.
11. Power on starting from the modem then the router and lastly your PC."
Stll i get disconnection problems which i emailed her back and now hoping to get a reply.
So if anyone can give it a try and see if it works, otherwise im gonna giveup and just return the **bleep** thing!
**bleep**!
I was having the same problem.
WHAT THE LADY SAID WORKED!! I GOT MY CONNECTION BACK, SIGNAL STRENGTH AND CONNECTION AT 100% AND STAYING!!!!!
I would suggest everyone give the instructions above a try cause it seems to work.
But even thought it did work, technical support you guys need to reaize this is a issue and a problem and needs to be resolved.
As my connection kept coming in and out I was watching the signal strength and it kept going from Good to Poor and back to Good and on and on and on. AND MY ROUTER IS ONLY 30FT FROM MY WIRELESS COMPUTER. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED!
Thank you.

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