WRT55AG v2 problems

Hello,
I just recently acquired a WRT55AG v2. I checked the linksys site for the lated firmware update and found one that was newer than the one installed on it, I think the installed one was v1.4 but Im not 100 percent on that. Anyhow, the latest Linksys firmware is 1.79. I decided to download the update and install it on the WRT55AG. When the update was finished the router no longer acts normally. It does not appear to be bricked, I can still access the web interface and I can connect to the wireless G, but I do not have any Wireless A devices to test.
I can also configure the options on the interface, but only for about 30 minutes after doing a fresh firmware update, after that when I use the interface the page never loads correctly and I cant make or save and changes. Doing a hard reset does not change anything, and neither does power cycling. When I flash the firmware again I can make changes for another 20 - 30 minutes before the interface breaks again. I tried leaving it turned off all night a couple times just to make sure there was nothing stored in mem causing an issue. Also, since doing the update both Wireless LEDs blink constantly, about on a 1 second interval and not in sync with each other. Normally the Wireless LED blinks fast as data comes in on Linksys units, and thats what this one did before I first updated its firmware. So there is definitely something wrong with this unit.
If anyone can help me get this fixed I would really appreciate it! I am somewhat experienced with flashing other linksys products, such as the WRT54G, with either 3rd party or Linksys firmware.
thanks for looking!
Greg

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(Edited for guideline compliance. Thanks!)Message Edited by JOHNDOE_06 on 04-02-2007 12:18 PM

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