System and method for automatic CPE registration in a wireless communication network

A method of establishing communication between a computer premise equipment (CPE) unit and a plurality of base station units, comprising the steps of user-installing the CPE unit to a host located within a premise, wherein the CPE unit is completely contained within the premise; detecting a selected one of the plurality of base station units associated with a service provider with whom the end-user has a service contract; and automatically performing an initial user registration with the selected base station unit by providing the selected base station unit, via radio frequency communication, the information necessary to allow the service provider associated with the selected base station unit to enable the end user's CPE unit upon the CPE unit being user-installed.