ZyXEL Communications Prestige 2302RL Support Notes page 91

Prestige 2302RL Support Notes
In this example, we will introduce how to enable UPnP in ZyXEL devices. Currently, Microsoft MSN is the
most popular application that uses UPnP, so we will use Microsoft MSN as an example. From this example, you
will also learn how MSN benefits from the NAT traversal feature in UPnP.
In the following network example, computers PC1 and PC2 are signed in to an MSN server to set up video
conferencing. PC1 is connected to a UPnP-enabled router that uses PPPoE Internet connection type. Since the
router supports UPnP, no NAP mapping is necessary for PC1. As long as UPnP is activated on the router, a
dynamic mapping is automatically created for PC1 on the router. Note that PC1 must also support UPnP (which
is available in Microsoft ME or XP).
Device: Prestige
Service: NAT function provided on the Prestige
Control Point: PC1
1. Enable the UPnP function in a ZyXEL device
To enable UPnP on a ZyXEL device, log into the web management interface and click Management > UPnP.
Select Enable UPnP service to activate UpnP on the device.
Select the Allow users to make configuration changes through UPnP check box allows you to access and
change the configuration on the device. For instance, if you select this option, the Prestige automatically creates
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