WRT54GX2 slow and dropping

Hi, I currently have a WRT54GX2 router which has never given me cause for concern before. I am connected wireless to my Dell laptop running Vista Business. About a few months ago I noticed that the connection had seemed to slow down a bit, but without time to worry about it, I ignored it. Then, I started having more severe problems. My internet connection seems to cut in and out. It usually lasts no more than a minute, but it has been happening so frequently that it is getting ridiculous.
I upgraded the firmware to 1.01.22 and that seemed to be the miracle cure, but it only lasted for maybe 5 days and the problems returned. I also tried turning off the TCP Window Scaling which did not seem to help, and eventually while running a diagnose/repair it prompted me to turn it back on so I did.
Also, it seems to get even worse if I attempt to download anything. It's /very/ difficult to ever get anything to fully download, which is kind of a problem (obviously).
Any suggestions would be appreciated! Or perhaps it's not even the router posing the problem... could it be a problem with my wireless card or the like? I have updated drivers and all so I'm not sure if that would be a cause...
Thanks in advance!

Thats good, know we know that the computer is clean and not causing the issue, we will move to the router and here are some steps that you can take a look at.
There are many reasons for a poor wireless connection, and many ways to solve this issue.
1.      Give your network a unique SSID and do not use Linksys and set your SSID Broadcast to enable.
2.      You can also try A different channel. There are 11 channels and  1, 6 or 11 is better
3.      You can try raising your router approximately 4-6 feet above the floor and make sure the antennas are vertical.
4.      access your wireless software by going to your Profile or preferred networks, if any are named Linksys or ones that you do not know please delete them. Go to the settings or properties and check the information to make sure it is correct.
5.      See if there are any updated drivers to download.
6.      Try to use WPA encryption if you can
*** As always upgrade to the latest firmware
Good Luck,
Ttech

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