Huge wireless connection problem... Please help!

[Joshua123]

I need dire help. Here's my situation:

-I have a desktop downstairs, with a Linksys WRT54G router and a Cable modem.
-I have a laptop upstairs, (supposed to be) wirelessly connected to the router.

Since the other day, my laptop won't stay wirelessly connected for more than a few minutes at a time. During the short time I am connected, on the "available wireless networks" screen, it says I'm "not connected!" WHY IS THIS?!

This happened a few months ago, I fixed then it by setting up the "Secure Easy Setup" thing on the router. I tried that this time, but it doesn't work! What do I do? I can't figure it out! Please help as soon as possible! This is gonna make me go crazy! Thank you in advance!

[ale52]

What happens when you move the laptop closer to the router / try temporarily disabling your security (WEP or WPA) and see if that helps.

Alan <><  

[Joshua123]

I tried... I get an "excellent" signal but it still constantly goes out. Also, I have my security disabled and it's still doing the same thing.  

[ale52]

"Since the other day, my laptop won't stay wirelessly connected for more than a few minutes at a time."  What has happened "Since the other day..."?  

Need...more...info...gasp  

Operating system / antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

[viking]

Bluetooth devices? Microwave owen? Other wireless appliances that appeared in your house or nearby?
It could be an interference...

[Rob Pomeroy]

You may also suspect faulting/incompatible hardware.