A sub-system for a wireless communication network includes a fob and an
adapter. The fob includes a portable housing, a first wireless port
structured to wirelessly communicate with a server, a second port
structured to communicate with a native network device when the second
port engages or is proximate to the native network device, and a
processor operatively associated with the first wireless port and the
second port. The processor is structured to receive engagement or
proximity information from the second port, and send information to the
server from the first wireless port. The sent information pertains to the
native network device or to a non-native network device. An adapter
includes a housing having a target. When the second port is properly
positioned with respect to the target, the fob responsively participates
in a joining procedure of the non-native network device to the server.