WiFi--Auto connect

I use my MacAir [purchased August 2011] running the latest version of Lion in many locations and thus have multiple WiFi networks saved and set to be "remembered." However everytime I close my laptop I have to click on WiFi then select the network manually despite my setting being "Automatically connect" mode (for lack of a more techincal term). My understanding is that every time a "remembered network" is available my MacAir is supposed to automatically connect. I
Is there a setting I am no utlizing or inadvertently utilizing that I should or should not be to keep from having to manually select a WiFi network?
I appreciate any help in advance.
Thanks,
R Young IV

Ever figure this out? I have the same prob with my iMac after installing Airport.. Never had this problem when using my Netgear router..

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