Can I get Airport to automatically connect to a stronger Access Point

Hello,
I am running Leopard 10.5.3 and have 2 access points (not apple) on the one network. One AP is at the opposite end of my house to the other.
When I make it to the opposite end of the connected AP, I get only 1 bar and it usually drops. Can I set airport to automatically connect to the strongest AP automatically even if it isn't out of signal?
I hope this makes sense?

I have to Wireless access points on the 1 network yes.
I have one of the AP's set up as a preferred network.
However once I am far away from it, I only get 1 bar of strength and then the connection becomes inconsistent (will go to no signal and then back to 1 etc.) At this point when it is doing this no signal to 1 I want airport to change to the AP. Is this possible?
I hope that is clearer.

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