Screen freeze, wifi disconnect, and the only way is to reboot

Each time I use safari, my iPad 2, iOS 5.1 freeze.
Wifi disconnect, and I have to reboot the device.
Any tips?

Try resetting Safari - though I'm not sure that it will help. I just can't think of what would cause WiFi to disconnect - the screen freeze occuring I can see happening - but the WiFi????
Go to Settings>Safari>Clear History, Cookies and Data. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

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