Chipset manufacturer Broadcom is bundling software with its WLAN silicon that will automatically configure and turn on security features, easing a lot of end-user headaches. 

Despite the progresses made in wireless LAN security technology, rogue access points and other hacking techniques to get unauthorized access to 802.11 networks still are one of the top restraints for growth in the WLAN market. 

As soon as Broadcom's SecureEZSetup software on the client senses a new wireless AP (Access Point), it launches a wizard that automatically sets up security and reboots the AP on secure mode.  The security protocol used is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)   more »