WRT54G XBOX360 and MacBook Pro detection issues

I have been having some issues detecting my Linksys WRT56G wireless router from my MacBook Pro and an Xbox 360 that is using a Linksys wireless gaming adapter. I haven't had this issue before until I taken it to my friends house on the weekend so I can browse/play wirelessly (my friend doesn't have a Wireless router) and when I installed it back into my house, this issue occurs. My MacBook Pro was able to detect my wireless connection and was able to browse the internet but after a few hours I abruptly disconnect and I can no longer find my wireless connection. The only time I can make this work is by resetting my router every time I cannot find my wireless connection. My Xbox 360 does the same thing but it even gets worse when the XBOX360 and my MacBook Pro are using wireless connection -- we only stay connected for only a few minutes.This is what I have done so far:
1) Restarted computer, reset Linksys WRT56G, reset DSL modem, reset Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter, DHCP renew/release.
2) Installed the latest firmware using Linksys Upgrade and EasyLink.
3) Reset Linksys WRT56G everytime I get disconnected and can no longer find a wireless connection.
Please I really need help. I have had this issue for a week and I am so frustrated. Thank you so much and I really appreciate your help.
Message Edited by aeroform on 09-04-2008 10:57 PM

Ok, my MacBook Pro and XBOX360 can no longer detect my wireless connection. Even after several resets...

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