WRT54GS v6 - Connection dies within minutes.

I installed a new WRT54GS model- v6. After setting it up with a static IP as I have done many Linksys models before, it works for anywhere from as soon as you can type in something to maybe 5 mins. The WLAN shows activity on startup even, interesting considering there are no wireless computers connected to it yet.
Basically, it runs for about 1 to 5 mins. and then you have to unplug the power and reboot it. You can't get into the internal setup either. The page just lags. All the activity LEDs go solid instead of any flashing. (all the ones that were active)
I've bought probably 50 to 60 WRT54GS v.3 and v.4 routers, been a while since I needed more- I got this one and it's a big dud. vxWorks have anything to do with this?
What makes this a hassle is this one came from amazon.com - and the rebate has already been sent in. I just want one that works.

I have the EXACT same problem for the last 3-4 days. Initially I thought it was my ISP blocking my ports or something similar. But then I realized that I cant even access the administration page, without rebooting the router. And after doing this, the internet will stop after 5 minutes.
I have the latest firmware installed, actually I upgraded after I got the issue. I have tried resetting it once by pressing the reset for 10 seconds or whatever that means.
I already had a bad time calling my ISP 4 times, and those guys sincerely answered all my questions, and finally I know the problem lies with my router.
Right now I am not using router and everything seems to work great.
My operating system, windowXP sp2.
Router version 6.0
Firmware: 27/11/1006 (whichever is latest)
(Some interesting fact: My bittorrent traffic on wired computer works fine when the internet is blocked on all other pc's including the wired one)Perhaps due to I forward its port?....

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