Ok cool! So you bought a new computer 5 months ago. And you're running Lion (OS X 10.7). Do you have any ethernet cables lying around that you could use to see what happens if you plug your computer into your router? I'm curious if this is just a wireless problem or if it is something else.
Let me know if you have any ethernet cables and if you're successful, or not, staying connected with a cable. Best of luck
Searay