User guide

Gateway Settings 75
DMZ Address
If DMZ is enabled, this is the IP address of a single computer used to
receive all unsolicited incoming connections.
Submit
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnP provides simple and robust connectivity among consumer electronics, intelligent
appliances, and mobile devices from many different vendors. (For more information, see
upnp.org.)
Note: If UPnP is enabled, there are potential security risks.
To enable UPnP:
Before you can use UPnP, you must enable it.
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for the user name and type the password. (The
default password is password.)
4. Click Settings > Router.
5. Next to UPnP, select On.
6. Click Submit.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) automatically assigns an IP address to each device on
the network and manages other network configuration information for devices connected to your
network. You do not need to manually configure the IP address on each device that’s on your
network.
The assigned IP addresses are not permanent (as opposed to when using static IP addresses).
Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) use DHCP.
Normally, you should enable DHCP, in which case you must configure each device on the
network with one of the following:
● TCP/IP settings set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
● TCP/IP bound to the Ethernet connection with DHCP.