Sling Media Slingbox User Manual page 39

SlingPlayer setup steps
Configuring your router
Your router must be configured if you plan to watch your Slingbox
outside of your local network. To watch your Slingbox remotely, a
"port" must be opened on your router. Opening a port is often
called "port forwarding." When opened, a port allows access to
a device on your local network (Slingbox) from outside.
There are three ways to set up your router from this screen.
Choose the one that best fits your needs.
Automatic router setup
Fully-Automatic UPnP works great if you'd rather have the Sling-
Player take care of the router setup for you. Semi-Automatic
UPnP attempts to use UPnP but gives you the option of assigning
your own IP address and port number.
Manual router setup
If you select manual, you need to assign an IP address and port
number that the Slingbox will use. This is an advanced feature,
and should only be used if you know how to assign these options
yourself.
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