Abstract: A method and system for establishing a first short-range radio link, operating within a first link range (13), between a stationary unit (12) and a mobile communication device (10, A) in a wireless network environment, wherein the stationary unit (12) transmits an interrogation signal to said mobile communication device (10, A) via a short-range communication link operating within a second link range (14) essentially smaller than said first link range (13). The mobile communication device (10, A) receives the interrogation signal from the stationary unit (12), and generates and transmitting a respond signal, including a unique identification number of the mobile communication device (10, A), to said interrogation signal. The stationary unit (12) receives said respond signal, and authenticate the identification number. Finally, the stationary unit (12) and said mobile communication device (10, A) establish a connection via said first shorn-range radio link.