Why does my internet connection continue to drop.

I go back to Safari to connect again and it takes several attempts before connecting. 

The solution that works for me 95% of the time:
1) Shut down all programs trying to do network stuff (Adium, firefox, mail, et al).
2) turn off wireless.
3) open up network pref pane. go to Airport -> Advanced
4) Delete my home network. Hit Ok. Hit apply.
5) Re-add the exact same network, same WPA password, tell it to remember. Hit Ok. Hit apply.
6) Turn on wireless again.
And my network appears almost all of the time. About 5% of the time, it doesn't work.
Hope this helps folks limp along until Apple comes along with a fix.
Good luck!

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