Wireless drops on the move of my MacBook Pro 15

My MacBook Pro 15 (Early 2011, Lion 10.7.3) keeps dropping the wireless connection when I move the computer around the house. There are no issues on the wireless router capacity cause i can still use it from outside the apartment, but it immediately disconnect when I move a couple of meters. What is happening? What can I do?

I have the same issue with my MacBook Pro with Lion OS, when moving from one office to the next. This is why we use MacBooks, so that we can be mobile between meetings etc.
It's extremely frustrating, as if you're downloading items, you cannot move until the download is complete as most times, you need to re-start the download from scratch. This is impractical, and it would be even more impractical to put the MBP to sleep prior to moving between offices.

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Max RAM by Slot: 2 x 4GB
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RAM Pairing: Modules may be installed individually
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Hard Drive Platter Size: 2.5"
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#5. http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-416061182-adaptador-de-usb-a-sata-o-ide- 3525-con-fuente-externa-_JM
#6. http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-416061069-convertidor-usb-20-a-sata-hdd- 25-soporta-hasta-1tb-_JM
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