Powerbook loses linksys router connection

I have a Powerbook G4 and am using a Linksys wireless router to connect to the internet (along with my roomates windows laptop.) It usually works very well, but when I put my computer to sleep it frequently can't find the router when I turn it back on. The only way to reconnect is to resart the router itself.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Max

I would contact Linksys, or post your question to either the Powerbook or OS X networking discussions, as it really itsn't related to "Windows Compatibility."

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