WRT54GS WEP Security Issues

I have used a WRT54GS for a few years with MAC filtering but no other security. A few months ago, I decided to add WEP security. While using WEP security, my wireless connection would go from an excellent signal to dropping randomly. Additionally, internet browsing would be very slow at times to the point of being unusable. When I disabled WEP, these issues went away. What should I look at to troubleshoot this issue?
Thanks.

distance?
What wep did you use?
encryption level/
OS of PC and wireless utility?
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