WRT54GL Problem

Currently I'm using WRT54GL v1;firmware upgraded to 4.30.9
I bought my router in Nov'06.
I have to constantly turn off the router & modem power & then turn them on again (like powering up the connection whatsoever) so that I can surf again.
So I called up Linksys about the problem.
After many attempts to connect my desktop to the modem to check for connection, and then connect to the router for more manual checks (my poor back!),
I was asked to upgrade my firmware.
After everything failed, I was asked to go down to the office to get a replacement bcos "my computers are not suitable for the router!!"
I replaced my router twice within 2 days .
And on the second day, they gave me a new model (the one I'm using now) as a replacement.
it's been 2-3 months.
And I still see myself constantly turning on & off my router & modem from time to time.
Yesterday, the problem started up again.
I can't connect my wireless laptop to the Network.
After I called up Linksys, turns out that my router reset on its own.
They explained that it's due to power or whatever that is.
Everything went fine, or I thought I hope it is.
This morning, I could connect to the Internet but could not go online!
Everything went well when I connect my desktop directly to my modem.
Any other reliable models (Linksys - I don't care old or new model, any other models) do you suggest that won't give me the above problems?
In case they want me (most likely) to go down to the office again to get another replacement.

Last night while waiting for a reply from the Linksys technician and am still now waiting (been 48 hours now), I upgraded my firmware even though I've done it with the technician earlier.
I reset my router & did the security etc. It worked well again!
Right now, it's still working fine and still no call back from the technician.
I just hope I won't face anymore such problems although I won't bet on it.
I'm already prepared to get another brand!

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    Hi,
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    Bjash wrote:
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