Cisco unveils networking program

Cisco announced the launch of Cisco Device  Connec-tions Program (Cisco DCP),
a program which enables manufacturers to use the Home Network Administration
Protocol (HNAP) in a variety of network connected devices. HNAP enables a
simple, secure and open approach for devices to be setup and configured with
other HNAP enabled devices on a home network.

The program provides manufacturers of networkable devices, such as PCs,
cameras, printers and others access to Cisco's HNAP to license into their
products.

It is designed to demonstrate that the vendor's HNAP-enabled devices have met
the recognized test criteria and can be publicly endorsed and promoted as
working better on and is integrated with home networks that use HNAP enabled
routers or gateways.

Ned Hooper, Senior VP-Corporate Development and Consumer Group, Cisco said,
“With the proliferation of entertainment content, devices and services,
consumers' home networks have become increasingly complex to set-up and manage.
Cisco's open HNAP license program leads the industry ecosystem to address these
consumer pain points and improve the overall consumer experience.”