AMG1202-T10A User’s Guide
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Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)
17.1 Overview
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for
simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. A UPnP device can dynamically join a
network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the network.
In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in use.
17.1.1 What You Can Do in the UPnP Screen
Use the
UPnP
screen (
) to enable UPnP on the ZyXEL Device and allow
UPnP-enabled applications to automatically configure the ZyXEL Device.
17.1.2 What You Need to Know About UPnP
Identifying UPnP Devices
UPnP hardware is identified as an icon in the Network Connections folder (Windows XP). Each UPnP
compatible device installed on your network will appear as a separate icon. Selecting the icon of a
UPnP device will allow you to access the information and properties of that device.
NAT Traversal
UPnP NAT traversal automates the process of allowing an application to operate through NAT. UPnP
network devices can automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence in the
network to other UPnP devices and enable exchange of simple product and service descriptions.
NAT traversal allows the following:
• Dynamic port mapping
• Learning public IP addresses
• Assigning lease times to mappings
Windows Messenger is an example of an application that supports NAT traversal and UPnP.
See the NAT chapter for more information on NAT.
Cautions with UPnP
The automated nature of NAT traversal applications in establishing their own services and opening
firewall ports may present network security issues. Network information and configuration may also
be obtained and modified by users in some network environments.
Summary of Contents for AMG1202-T10A
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Page 152: ...Chapter 12 Static Route AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 152 ...
Page 158: ...Chapter 13 802 1Q 1P AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 158 ...
Page 166: ...Chapter 14 Quality of Service QoS AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 166 ...
Page 202: ...Chapter 19 Logs AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 202 ...
Page 223: ...Chapter 23 Product Specifications AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 223 ...
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Page 264: ...Appendix C Pop up Windows JavaScripts and Java Permissions AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 264 ...
Page 278: ...Appendix D Wireless LANs AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 278 ...
Page 286: ...Appendix F Legal Information AMG1202 T10A User s Guide 286 ...
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