WRT54GS v1 dropping signal

I have a WRT54GS v1 (no firmware upgrade done yet). It works fine downstairs in home office where it is 5 ft from the HP laptop and Brother printer. Both work great wirelessly when close to router. However, when upstairs on second floor the signal is always weak and comes and goes. Got a new iPad for Christmas and connection dropping constantly. Signal seems to go strong then weak to point of dropping. Only thing I can think of is that more devices are using the wireless signal upstairs like iPhone(s), new iPad, and my work laptop. I also got a new Mac Air for Christmas so that will be another device drawing on the wireless access point. Do I need to get a new more powerful router like E2000/E3000 with dual band and N-support or just try to get by with firmware upgrade on the one I have?? Any help appreciated...
I also have a Netgear WGT624 v3 that my wife used before we got married. It is 108 Mbps whereas the Linksys is only 54 Mbps. Not sure if it matters.

Before shelling out more $ for new router, I'd try and do the firmware upgrade. Even if you had the most recent firmware, I'd suggest reflashing. After that you could try changing some of the system settings (i.e., channel, etc.) and see how that effects the signal strength. Something like this.

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There are many causes for poor wireless connections, and many solutions:
Set "SSID Broadcast" to "enabled". This will help your computer find and lock on to your router's signal.
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