System Settings Menu - SMC Networks SMCD3GN2 User Manual

System Settings Menu

The System Settings menu lets you enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) and
Home Network Administration Protocol (HNAP). To access the System Settings menu, click
System in the menu bar. Figure 18 shows an example of the menu and Table 4 describes
the setting you can select.
Option
Enable UPnP Configures your Gateway as a uPnP Internet gateway. UPnP allows for dynamic connectivity between devices on
a network. A UPnP-enabled device like your Gateway can obtain an IP address, advertise its capabilities, learn
about other connected UPnP devices and then communicate directly with those devices. The same device can
end its connection cleanly when it wishes to leave the UPnP community. The intent of UPnP is to support zero-
configuration, "invisible" networking of devices including intelligent appliances, PCs, printers, and other smart
devices using standard protocols.
Check = uPnP is enabled on the Gateway. (default)
•
Uncheck = uPnP is disabled on the Gateway.
•
Enable HNAP Configures your Gateway as a HNAP device. HNAP allows your Gateway to be configured and managed by
remote entities, such as Network Magic or any software application that discovers and manages network devices.
Check = HNAP is enabled on the Gateway. . (default)
•
Uncheck = HNAP is disabled on the Gateway
•
Configuring Your Gateway
Figure 18. System Settings Menu
Table 4. System Settings Menu Option
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