Connection drops when pc hibernates

[fierymomof2]

We have 7 computers, only 2 are hardwired, and a wireless modem (gateway) with a 6 port hub attached for the wired pc's. My son's pc is wireless, and every day when he goes to get on it for school (he's homeschooled through a virtual academy), the LAN icon, instead of bars, has the yellow dot on it indicating connection. He has to reconnect every day, and sometimes even throughout the day if he leaves the computer long enough (such as when the monitor goes off, there is no screensaver). How do I fix it (Windows 7) to where his pc will stay connected and not disconnect when the pc hibernates?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

The PC should reconnect automatically, but some do not. One option is to disable hibernation and suspend in the power settings. Another option is to hard wire the PC.