Location Switching - Access Connections 5.02

Okay here's my problem, I have 4 profiles set up in Access Connections because I travel between these 4 locations daily.  For some reason, A/C will not automatically switch to the correct profile.  It will start up with the last profile I used and try to associate to an access point that is not there.  I've tried many of the options including Location Switchng.  Am I doing something wrong?  I also have an x60 that has has the same issue (running XP Pro).  Any help will be appreciated.
Thinkpad T400 6474-R2U
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

Yes, one of my main complaints with Access Connections is that it does not appear to recognize when a location is no longer active.    The recommendation from the help desk was to disconnect before you leave a location, but I'm usually in too much of a hurry to disconnect.    Ended up shutting off the Location Switching feature, because even when I connected manually it would disconnect and attempt to connect at the previous location.    I've never had this issue with my older ThinkPad (T42), which would automatically recognize that I switched locations and connect successfully. 
Full disclosure: Not a Lenovo employee, just someone with a X61 running Win XP SP2

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