External video monitor kills wifi network link under Windows 7

I have a 2010 15 inch Macbook Pro; when I plug in the external monitor with the display port under Mac OS Lion, I have no problem getting access to my wireless local network or any network. When I switch to Windows 7 thorugh bootcamp, I can get access without plugging in the external video cable. I plug the external monitor, it kills my airport card and no access to the wifi. I have remove the external monitor to gain access to the wireless network. Windows 7 is up-to-date and the same thing for bootcamp. Also I have a Star-tech dvi usb switch.
So what gives? Star-tech dvi switich or it a Microsoft Windows 7 issue

Maybe this will help. Notice the bullet addressing external monitors. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1365

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