1. A method for assigning precedence values to packet filters of applications running on a mobile station in a wireless network, comprising: (a) dividing a precedence space into a first portion and a second portion by the mobile station, wherein the second portion is completely unassigned; (b) assigning precedence values to a first group of packet filters by the mobile station, wherein the precedence values for the first group of packet filters are spread out within the first portion of the precedence space; and (c) assigning precedence values to a second group of packets filters and reassigning the precedence values for the first group of packets filters by the mobile station, wherein the precedence values for the second group of packet filters and the precedence values for the first group of packet filters are spread out within the second portion of the precedence space that was previously completely unassigned.