Chapter 12 Device Management; Overview; Universal Plug And Play (Upnp); How Do I Know If I'm Using Upnp - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Prestige 794M User Manual

This chapter shows you how to configure device management security and monitoring
settings.

12.1 Overview

Configure general system settings (such as the system name, web server port numbers, etc.),
UPnP and SNMP settings in the Device Management screen.

12.1.1 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

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.

12.1.1.1 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.

12.1.1.2 Cautions with UPnP

All UPnP-enabled devices may communicate freely with each other without additional
configuration. Disable UPnP if this is not your intention.

12.1.2 SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used for exchanging
management information between network devices. SNMP is a member of the TCP/IP
protocol suite. Your Prestige supports SNMP version one SNMPv1), version two (SNMPv2)
and version three (SNMPv3). The next figure illustrates an SNMP management operation.

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