start up the internet when app is open

Hi, I have developed a mobile phone app that will get data from a database and allow me to update it or add to the database. I first got it working in side my local network and the phone was connected to my router. I noticed that after I had opened the ports to the internet to allow me to remotely connect to the database the internet would not turn on and connect to wireless edge automatically, I would have to search for the weather or something to get the internet running then connect with my application. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Scott

Hi,
take a look at this excellent 'How Do I?' video from Jim Wilson, which covers connecting to the network