MF-230 Troubleshooting & Web UI Configuration Guide v1.0
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simplify the implementation of networks in the home (data sharing, communications,
and entertainment) and in corporate environments for simplified installation of
computer components. UPnP supports zero-configuration networking.
How it works:
UPnP devices are "plug-and-play" in that when connected to a network they
automatically join a network, obtain an IP address, announcing their network address
and supported device and services types, enabling clients that recognize those types to
immediately begin using the device. Devices can leave the network automatically
without leaving any unwanted state information behind.
Usage:
Just tick the box under “Enable UPnP” to enable it. Devices which support UPnP are
printers, scanners, WLAN access points, media servers and many more.
NAT-PMP
Explanation:
NAT Port Mapping Protocol
(NAT-PMP) is introduced by Apple Computer in June 2005.
NAT-PMP allows a computer in a private network (behind a NAT router) to automatically
configure the router to allow parties outside the private network to contact itself. NAT-
PMP runs over UDP. It essentially automates the process of port forwarding.
How it works:
In NAT-PMP is a method for retrieving the public IP address of a NAT gateway, thus
allowing a client to make this public IP address and port number known to peers that
may wish to communicate with it.
Usage:
Just tick the box under “Enable NAT-PMP” to enable it. Products that support this
protocol include Mac OS X, Limewire, uTorrent, Nicecast and many more.