WRT54GX4 - variable router DL speeds

I think this problem has been going on for months, but it really only became noticeable when I started using Xbox Live. Basically, I have a WRT54gx4 (with the latest firmware, 1.00.20 I believe) with UPnP enabled, all xbox live ports forwarded; wireless MAC address ID filter.
The problem occurs like this - my wireless router DL speeds may be approximately close to my wired modem speeds (~ 5 Mbps) (Note: the upload speeds are always fine) for a couple of days (~4-5) on all my computers on my wireless network, and then for some odd reason will crash to subpar speeds 1 Mbps for all my computers and I'm pretty sure the Xbox as well (which uses the Microsoft adapter).
The effects are most noted when online gaming as playing with a 1 Mbps connection is challenging if not impossible. This 1 Mbps connection will remain constant for ~2-3 days (despite restarting the router) before returning back to 5 Mbps. During all this time, my wired modem connection is fine, meaning my ISP is fine.
I'm pretty sure this problem has existed prior to getting Xbox Live, as I have noticed slow periods of internet, but I never bothered to investigate it until now. I am also aware of the P2P programs and I'm pretty sure this is not the issue in this case.
Any help / information would be appreciated.
Message Edited by LightsEternity on 02-09-2008 12:36 PM

Hey Gollum, I've already mentioned that my router's firmware is the latest (1.00.20 on the Linksys product website). Reducing the MTU won't be possible, as XBox Live no longer works at 1350

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