WRT54G Versions 5/6 with VoIP

Been using a Linksys WRT54G version 5 for sometime but just started using it to transport VoIP (ATA is Linksys PAP2). Unfortunately, every 3-4 minutes especially if on the phone, I will lose wireless and wired internet connectivity (and obviously my phone call). During this time the router's power light blinks for 5-10 seconds, then it recovers and everything works fine. I followed all the tech support suggestions and was already running the latest firmware (v1.09) for this device and still it always does this reset thing. I've reflashed, reset, etc.. several times with the same result. Finally Linksys said I could send it in under warranty coverage.
So I could get back up and running quickly I went to the store and bought a new WRT54G, which is a version 6 of the router. I was shocked to find out it was not an issue with the hardware, as this router (also loaded with v1.09 firmware) has the same problem. I happened to have an old Microsoft MN-500 wireless router in the closet and plugged that in, and it's been up and solid since. I guess unless anyone has any suggestions, I just wanted to let Linksys and everyone else know (as their tech support people don't seem to be able to pass message up the chain) that there is a problem with V1.09 and VoIP. The router seems to be overwhelmed by the VoIP traffic or something and just continously cycles.

I've only had this router for 7 days. I can just take it back to Office Depot and try another router or even another manufacturer.
I'm also having DHCP problems with this thing out the wazoo, so I'm about at the point of saying to hell with it with this router.

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> Just got this new WRT54G Version 4 with firmware v4.20.6 and everything
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