Doing so can prompt the device to do a hard reset, returning it to factory settings and erasing your Wi-Fi network settings. Granted, the reset will likely re-establish your internet connection ...
If you have an older card (ex: 802.11 or 802.11b) you should upgrade to a newer card (802.11a/g/n) to improve your speed on the wireless network. Note: BC no longer supports 802.11b wireless ...