IPad 3/iOS7 for audio production control

I use an iPad 3 with up-to-date iOS7 for audio production control. It connects to a wi-fi network that is never connected to the internet. I go through the process of canceling the “no internet” notice when connecting to the router and tapping ”use without internet” when (IF!) it appears. It usually takes a few attempts reconnecting to the router to get through the process. Once connected, I do not experience any issues.
The wi-fi connection is dropped if the iPad goes to sleep during the show and I have to go through the whole process again - losing control of the connected devices – until I manage to reconnect to the router. Not good.
Is there a workaround? Are there settings I’m not aware of?
Thanks in advance for any insight.

Thanks for the reply. I do turn sleep/lock off - sometimes I forget and am disconnected A high percentage of the time I'm on battery roaming the venue mixing.
I'm hoping for some feedback about connecting to a network without internet. It can take several tries to make it happen. Hoping there is a setting somewhere that will make it happen more quickly and reliably.

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