Regression in wifi support from 1.0.2 to 1.1.1 with hidden SSID wifi nets

In 1.0.2 and earlier versions, I was able to configure my wifi connections by entering the SSID of my hidden office network and when I was in range it would automatically connect.
Starting in 1.1.1 whenever the phone sleeps or when I go out of range, it loses its memory of this network and I have to re-enter it. Boy is that annoying.
The network in question has a hidden SSID, and uses WPA2 encryption with a PSK.
Other iPhone users in my office experience the same behavior with 1.1.1.
Apple folks, please fix this regression in 1.1.2!
Thanks

I am experiencing the same problem after upgrading to 1.1.1.
My home network is a little different, no wireless security enabled (open) but the SSID is still hidden (not broadcast).
After waking from sleep, my iPhone will not automatically reconnect to my network when it is in range. The weird thing is, I can go to the Wi-Fi Settings page and eventually my hidden network will show up on the list, but it doesn't automatically connect to it. I just have to tap it and it'll reconnect, but it's still annoying that I have to do that.
Makes the user experience when showing others my new cool toy less than desirable and maybe even a black-eye for Apple's usability.
Hope this info is helpful!

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