Abstract: A method automatically configures a wireless network access device, such as a wireless access protocol (“WAP”) enabled mobile phone. The method, which may be embodied in a separate attachment that may be removably secured to a wireless access device, automatically configures the wireless access device to facilitate the access or retrieval of resources on the computer network. In one embodiment, a WAP enabled cell phone is coupled to a navigation control unit that automatically configures the phone to access a predetermined web page or site on the Internet. User controls, such as buttons, on the navigation control unit allow a user to quickly access predefined resources on the Internet (such as predetermined web pages or web sites), by pushing a single button, rather than requiring the user to enter a complicated series of key presses on the phone. While a cell phone is described, various other embodiments are also described under the invention.

Abstract: A system for providing redirection addresses for a wireless web access device is disclosed. The wireless web access device is coupled to a navigation control unit that includes user controls, such as buttons. A navigation server coupled to the wireless web access device via a network (e.g., the Internet), receives signals identifying the navigation control unit and one of the user controls actuated by a user. In response thereto, the navigation server accesses a database to identify a redirect address, and provides such address to the wireless web access device. Also disclosed are methods, data structures, and display descriptions associated with the navigation server.