A one-button setup technology that Cisco Systems" Linksys division and chip maker Broadcom developed for secure wireless LANs finally hit the market this week, as Linksys also announced a travel router that includes the technology.
The SecureEasySetup (SES) technology is designed to make it easier for consumers to set up wireless LANs with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), a security system approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance industry group. SES consists of firmware for routers and access points, as well as a software utility for client devices such as PC Card adapters.