Wireless disconnects when other networks become available

Hi. I set up my home network wireless this weekend using
Linksys products. My desktop is running XP. I have
successfully set up the wireless router and the network
adapter on my desktop but am having one issue with the XP
settings and behavior. I am experiencing the following
issue...

A neighbor has a wireless network set up. I can see it
when I look at the "Wireless Networks" tab of
the "Wireless Network Connection Properties" dialog. I
see his network (as well as mine) in the "Available
Networks" list. Only my network is listed in
the "Preferred Networks" list. The issue I am having is
that it appears that whenever my neighbor starts or stops
his network, my network connection icon in the taskbar
pops up the message "WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION - One or
more wireless networks are available. To see a list of
available networks, click here." and I loose my
connection. The status turns to "unavailable" and I loose
connectivity. In order to resume online activity, I need
to click the network connection icon in the taskbar,
select my network and hit the "Connect" button. This is
very disruptive.

Is there a way I can configure XP to only look at my
network, ignore all others, and maintain my connectivity
as long as my router isn't failing?

I'd be happy to provide more information if needed. If
possible, please CC replies to (E-Mail Removed).
Thanks.

bliksem