Abstract: A wireless access control system. In some embodiments, the system includes: a switch; a plurality of wireless access points coupled to the switch and including a first wireless access point including a first wireless transceiver and a second wireless access point including a second wireless transceiver, the first wireless transceiver adapted to define a first coverage area, and the second wireless transceiver adapted to define a second coverage area; and a wireless device located within the second coverage area and having an identity code adapted to uniquely and wirelessly identify the wireless device to the plurality of wireless access points. The wireless device rates the quality of the connection to the access control computer system and the wireless access points and downloads access control information from the first or second wireless access point based on the connection quality ratings.