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18.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the UPnP feature in the Web Configurator.
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.
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
Use the
UPnP
screen (
Section 18.2 on page 170
) to enable UPnP on the
NBG4115.
18.1.2 What You Need to Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
How do I know if I'm using UPnP?
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:
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Dynamic port mapping
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Summary of Contents for NBG-417N
Page 9: ...Contents Overview User s Guide 10 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 17: ...Table of Contents User s Guide 18 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 23: ...Chapter 1 Introduction User s Guide 24 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 25: ...Chapter 2 The WPS Button User s Guide 26 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 37: ...Chapter 3 The Web Configurator User s Guide 38 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 53: ...Chapter 4 Connection Wizard User s Guide 54 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 61: ...Chapter 5 AP Mode User s Guide 62 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 77: ...Chapter 6 Tutorials User s Guide 78 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 117: ...Chapter 9 LAN User s Guide 118 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 123: ...Chapter 10 DHCP Server User s Guide 124 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 137: ...Chapter 12 DDNS User s Guide 138 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 138: ...139 PART III Security Firewall 141 Content Filtering 147 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 145: ...Chapter 13 Firewall User s Guide 146 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 155: ...Chapter 15 Static Route User s Guide 156 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 167: ...Chapter 17 Remote Management User s Guide 168 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 177: ...Chapter 18 UPnP User s Guide 178 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 185: ...Chapter 19 System User s Guide 186 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 197: ...Chapter 22 Sys OP Mode User s Guide 198 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 199: ...Chapter 23 Language User s Guide 200 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 207: ...Chapter 24 Troubleshooting User s Guide 208 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
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Page 213: ...Appendix A Product Specifications User s Guide 214 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...
Page 279: ...Index User s Guide 280 C o m p a n y C o n f i d e n t i a l...