Macbook air 2012 wifi problem

Hi,
I have just bought a new macbook air and Im finding that the wireless keeps dropping at random times, it is not the router as I have a connection on my old 2008 Macbook, windows laptop and ipads etc.
I have done some browsing on the net and found that alot of peope have the same problem, however, I cant seem to find a definate fix.
I would be very grateful if anyone could help me with this problem.
Thanks,
P

try this.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4611

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MBP 13 2012:
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