My airport won't connect right away; I have to turn it off first for it to connect

When I'm connected to the WiFi at my house and then connect to WiFi somewhere else it says it's connected but doesn't work and I have to turn off the Airport first and then turn it on again for it to really connect.

Hi, there could be several problems, even which part of the switch you push.
Might be time to replace the PRAM Battery, 4 years is close to their lifespan, far less if ever without AC power, & can cause strange startup problems...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BAA36VPRAM/
If you don't know the model, find the Serial# & use it on one of these sites, but don't post the Serial# here...
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
How to find the serial number of your Apple hardware product...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349

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