Macbook pro doesn't automatically connect to my wireless network

I have set up my network preferences with my wireless networka the top of the list. This used to ensure I automatically connected, but now I have to manually connect everytime I wake my computer.

Some possible fixes can be found here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3194917
charlie

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Random35,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13797

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