in this invention we disclose methods of automatically configuring a wireless node when it initially powers on and seeks to integrate into an existing wireless network . the wireless node could be part of an ad hoc , software defined network . one such network could be lte network . the auto - configuration methods disclosed herein can be executed on wireless nodes throughout their operation . in addition , the methods herein allow a node to intelligently choose which network to join when there is more than one available network . in alternate embodiments , the methods disclosed could be used to create a new configuration based on changed environmental conditions , location or node capability change . these embodiments allow wireless nodes to migrate to better quality connections if they become available .