Help! How do I stop my Wi Fi from dropping connection?

I know this has been an ongoing issue with MacBooks, but now this has gotten to the point where it is stopping me from being productive with my work.
Every 18 minutes or so, I can't reach any web pages even though the Airport Icon shows me connected at full strength. If I mess around with the network settings or turn off and on airport it does seem to help for awhile. Also if I close the lid or put the computer to sleep and then awaken it up, it will also help for awhile.
I never had this problem when I was using 10.4.8. Ever since upgrading to 10.4.11, I have had the wireless problems.
Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Are you running 10.4.11 on your MacBook?
I never had any trouble with my Wireless until I installed 10.4.11
I know there are many out there with the same type of issue, but I am starting to believe it must not be all that serious because Apple hasn't acknowledged it.
I am going to have to live with the connection drops I guess, seeing that there really isn't a true fix to this on going problem.
I have used Macs for almost 15 years because of my Graphic Design career, and have always bragged how they are so much more stable than PC's.
Ever since Apple decided to go with the Intel Chips, they do not seem to be as stable as they once where.
I also have a G4 Power PC and a Mac Mini running Tiger, and have never had one problem that I couldn't take care of.
Apple still makes a great product, but they need to address the common issues that are presented on this forum.

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