Access to a communications network is provided to a user supporting a
mobile unit capable of wireless communication with at least one access
node of a local area network that is capable of connecting to the
communications network. Initially, wireless communication is established
between the mobile unit and the access node by associating the mobile
unit with the access node. The user of the mobile unit is authenticated
to enable access to the communications network. Communication with a
destination on the communications network is then established, and at
least some session particulars are recorded of a communications session
during which the mobile unit communicates with the destination on a
server on the network.