Method and system for providing network connectivity and mobility while roaming

In a communication network including a subnetwork coupled to a backbone network, said subnetwork including an access point (AP) and a plurality of clients associated with said AP, a method of exchanging network information, comprising the steps of:

• a) at said AP, automatically monitoring network status of said AP on a continual basis over said communication network, said AP coupled to said backbone network;
• b) automatically and dynamically generating network status information for said AP based upon step a);
• and
• c) from said AP, automatically sending said network status information for said AP without pre-notification to each of said plurality of clients when there is a change in said network status of said AP, said plurality of clients coupled wirelessly to said AP;
• and
• d) from said AP, automatically sending said network status information for said AP to a first client of said plurality of clients when said first client is newly associating with said AP.

A computer system comprising a processor, a memory unit, and a display screen wherein said memory contains instructions that when executed implement a method of exchanging network information, comprising steps of:

• a) at said AP, automatically monitoring network status of said AP on a continual basis over said communication network, said AP coupled to said backbone network;
• b) automatically and dynamically generating network status information for said AP based upon step a);
• and
• c) from said AP, automatically sending said network status information for said AP without pre-notification to each of said plurality of clients when there is a change in said network status of said AP, said plurality of clients coupled wirelessly to said AP.