WRT54GX4 router third party firmware

I recently replaced my WRT54GX4 with a Linksys E3000.   My rationale was to hopefully extend the signal strength and to have two different networks,  with the high speed N network reserved for my Internet ready BlueRay Player in one room and an Internet Ready Vizio TV in the far reaches of my bedroom.
Neither of the Internet ready devices see the N network.    The only device that sees the Wireless N network is a Dell Latitude D630 with the Intel Chipset OR, to say this different, none of the Atheros Chipset devices see the Wireless N network.
I've updated the drivers on all of the Atheros devices, and they still only see the G network (yes they're configured for G/N and the router is broadcasting the N netowrk.)
Any suggestions on the Atheros not seeing the N network?
Linksys Tech Support says I can't use the WRT54GX4 as an access point.  Are there any third party firmwares that will support the WRT54GX4?   Checking the compatibility database on most of these third party firmware sites, it appears that the WRT54GX4 is the "ugly duckling," not supported by any of the third parties.
Suggestion please!  Any thank you!

RE: Atheros Driver
I downloaded the drivers directly from the Atheros site.
I have the N network at 40mhz only and the G Network at 20mhz only.   The channel for both is set to AUTO.
Any suggestions (and thank you for the assistance.)

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