WRT54G - Wireless connection limits?

Yes, I have a WRT54G router V6, and I am wondering how many wireless connections it supports?  Because, I have one wired connection and whenever I try to connect more than 4 wireless devices a device will get booted.
So is there a way to open more wireless connections up or any suggestions?
thank you.
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Hi. Do you know how to log-in to your router page? Signal issues can be fixed by changing the channel on the router. If you  have a computer working already with the router be it wired or wireless, use that computer to access the setup page of the router.
How to access router's page:
1. open internet browser (IE, Google Chrome, or Firefox) and type on the address bar http://192.168.1.1.
2. prompt comes up for username and password to log-in to area 192.168.1.1. Use admin on password, skip the username. Admin is the default password to the router. If it is not working, try admin in both fields and if not working still, use a password that you might have used before on the router.
3. On Setup page, click Wireless on the black bar (next to Setup). You will see the channel there. By default it is 6. Select 11 and save settings. You might want to try other channels if it did not make a difference: 1,3,6, & 9.
Make sure your router is not on the floor. It should be at least 3 feet above ground. Make sure antennas are okay. If you have a cordless phone nearby, try to relocate it, set the phone base at least 5 feet from router.

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