Randomly dropping wireless connection,

At some indeterminate time in the past ( I cant tie it to a specific event), I started having problems with my wireless connection.
This is a series of events that I believe happens when the network drops, but it is not 100% repeatable.
If the PB goes into energy saver mode, with the lid open, when I attempt to use the network, the antenna strength is good, but nothing connects, by which I mean that Safari is "Looking" for the website.
Rebooting solves the problem , but I also discovered that just closing the lid, waiting for 10 sec, opening it again. reestablishes the connection. Its a pain but it works.
This happens with MAIL, SAFARI, ITUNES, Firefox..... so it is not just the client..
Any ideas on problem/solution.. please reply

Determined that this is an antenna problem,
search forums for "antenna" to see my later post.

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Hello PMW1023.
I understand your Photosmart 7520 doesn't maintain wireless capabilities. Please follow this entire HP document on Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection.
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this is my first post so be gentle with me LOL
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