I have to keep restarting AirPort Extreme to get it to connect!

I have the AirPort Base Station and for some reason, it keeps disconnecting and wont show up in list of networks. The only way to get it back up is to unplug it and plug it back in. I have to do this multiple times a day now. Is this a problem for anyone else? Also is there any way to fix it? Thanks!
Message was edited by: zpkoah

I too have this problem. It started out of nowhere when I had my old AirPort base station. I switched to the new AirPort Extreme and the problem continued. It happens with or without a HDD attached to it.
I've seen this problem in other discussion groups but haven't seen any good solutions. An Apple genius suggested that it is caused by having different computers connected to the network. I have a Mac (powerPC), a Mac (Intel) and a Dell PC all using the same AirPort. When the connection disappears though, they all lose connectivity. Restarting it doesn't do the trick all the time or it may take several restarts.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

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