[ale] Dualing wireless APs

[Jim Popovitch]

I have a neighbor who has a wireless AP which is geographically further
from me, when sitting in my living room, than my AP which resides in the
bedroom. However, everytime I turn on my wireless interface.... i draw
an IP from my neighbor.  If i toggle the interface eventually I get my
own AP.   What can I do (other than chicken wire shielding) to only
discover my AP?  

Also, is there any Linux wireless config app that offers functionality
similar to that in WinXP? 

-Jim P.