Problems with 2nd gen Apple TV dropping network

Hoping somebody can help. I have two second generation Apple TV units that are constantly dropping off my network. I have to re-enter my apple ID and password almost daily. I am on an entirely Mac network, Imac (10.6.7), Airport extreme and express. My other mac devices have no such issues and remain on network without issue. I only have this problem with my apple tv devices. Both have been updated to the latest software version and the issue remains. Does anyone else have this issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Your Apple TV's may be experiencing interference, have you tried changing wifi channels.
Check your network settings are correct and try restarting your router. update the routers firmware if appropriate.
I'm assuming the 2 Apple TV's have different names.

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Damian,
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