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Can I use more than 1 Access Point without problem?

Would this setup cause any problem for the user? particular if the PC/Laptop is in between 2 access points and receives signals from more than 1 access point? Any potential problem if user is Laptop and moves from area in AP1 to AP4? Is there any configuration pointer which I should be aware of?
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>Possible problems:
>1. only three nonoverlapping channels are possible, 4 devices will have some interference
>2. the roam mode does not usually work seamlessly. You will get some disconnects and reconnects.
>3. devices associated with different AP's may not be able to share resources

Correct in all three cases.
As far as Number 1, normally I set up the two furthest AP's geographically from each other on the same channel, and normally channel 11 since it has the shortest wave length, and is the least likely to degrade to the point where a signal might be hard to recognize by the card and misinterpreted to the wrong AP.

For number 2  I was working under the assumption that you wouldnt be carrying a laptop in the middle of a file or network operation between one access point to another, you'd move your laptop or wireless device to another station for a specific task where you'd need internet, then you'd move back.

For number 3, I've never had a problem with devices not being able to share resources across different AP's, but have read there are specific circumstances where it would be a problem.  To reduce your chances of this, make sure all AP's and devices are associated on the same Subnet, Class C preferably.  The chance lessens even more if you are connecting to a domain of some sort.

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sorry. forgot this open question.
thanks. raising points so i can award 100 to each.