How do i make my mac choose wireless networks based on signal strengh

i have a MBP, the newest one and i was wondering of there was a way to make it conect to different wireless networks depending on signal strengh. this is because it being a laptop it moves around the house and as we have several routers sometimes it connects to one that is very far away even when it is next to another. if anyone has a solution it wuld be mych appreciated.
Thanks
Anthony

Hi,
According to the specifications here, the MBR1000 router has four LAN ports. Any G3 model has built-in Ethernet (an RJ-45 port). This means that you should be able to establish at least a wired connection.
A DSL modem (if it has Ethernet output) would be connected to the WAN port of the router. Apparently, the router in question is capable of using a 3G mobile broadband (USB or ExpressCard) modem as an alternative Internet source.
For a (local) Wi-Fi connection between computer and router, you could connect a wireless Ethernet bridge (also known as a gaming adapter) to the G3's Ethernet port. Wireless Ethernet bridge examples include D-Link DWL-G820, Linksys WET54G and Linksys WGA600N. These devices do not require special drivers, and can thus be used under almost any operating system.
Jan

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