WRT54GS Problems

I'm having a few problems with my WRT54GS router. I'm sure the problem isn't with my DSL modem, since when I tried my connection without the router, it worked perfectly. Anyway, the problem is that there are times that the router would suddenly get disconnected, then it gives me a really hard time before I can reconnect. I keep getting this error:
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE, since the big screen shot was messing up the forum width
My router is also using Firmware Version: v7.50.0. There's a 7.50.2 version of the firmware. Would this solve my problem?
Thank you for your time.

It seems to be more or less the same problem as I have. See my [url=http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&message.id=64460&jump=true#M64460]post[/url]
Message Edited by chouf on 10-14-2007 07:15 AM

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