WRT54GS wireless connection drops on laptop when wired desktop is turned on.

I've had this router for a few years now and have never had a problem. But recently my laptop wireless connection dies when my desktop, which is connection via ethernet is turned on. In trying to fix the problem, I've upgraded the firmware, but that didn't end up working. I recently upgraded to vista from xp on the desktop computer, so I don't know if this is what started the problem. I don't recall if this problem started before I upgraded.
I don't know what sort of additional information you guys would need to help diagnose the problem, so just let me know and I'll get that info for you.
Thanks,
Kurt

Check under Local Area Conneciton in Desktop that if there is any other connection except Local Area Connection is present ... if so then delete or disable that ...
Also check that if there is any USB connection from Modem to the Computer ....

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