Computing devices can autoconnect to access points even if they have not previously received authentication information for those access points. A computing device broadcasts a probe request, comprising a request for authentication information. An access point receiving such a probe request generates a probe response that provides authentication information that the computing device can then utilize to establish a useful communication connection to the access point. The provided authentication information can be either encrypted or unencrypted, and can be encrypted for specific users or specific computing devices. Dedicated application programs can decrypt encrypted authentication information, thereby enabling autoconnecting, while also delivering targeted information to users of the autoconnecting computing devices from a retailer hosting the access point. Authentication information for a “landing page” can be provided to a web browser to enable autoconnection.