Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating the connection of computing devices to 802.11 networks are described.

Abstract: A novel method for automatically connecting a mobile device to a wireless network is presented. The goal of the automatic connection of a mobile device to a wireless network is to provide a rapid wireless network connection for a mobile device when it comes into range of a desired network while reducing rf emissions when the mobile device is not in range of a desired wireless network. The method focuses on adjusting the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is not connected to a network. The method increases the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is stationary and decreases the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is moving.