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WLAN Router
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME/XP
This appendix provides instructions for conguring the UPnP on your computers to work with the Wireless
Gateway.
UPnP is an architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of intelligent appliances, Wireless devices,
and PCs of all form factors. It is designed to bring easy-to-use, exible, standards-based connectivity to ad-hoc or
unmanaged networks whether in the home, in a small business, public spaces, or attached to the Internet. UPnP
is a distributed, open networking architecture that leverages TCP/IP and the Web technologies to enable seamless
proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the home, oce, and
public spaces.
UPnP is more than just a simple extension of the plug and play peripheral model. It is designed to support zero-
conguration, “invisible” networking, and automatic discovery for a breadth of device categories from a wide range
of vendors. This means a device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and
learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. DHCP and DNS servers are optional and are used only
if available on the network. Finally, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically without leaving any
unwanted state behind.
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME
To install the control point software on Windows ME:
1. In the Control Panel, select “Add/Remove Programs”.
2. In the “Add/Remove Programs Properties” dialog box, select the “Windows Setup” tab. In the “Components” list,
double click on the “Communications” entry.
3. In the “Communications” dialog box, scroll down the “Components” list to display the UPnP entry. Select the en-
try, click “OK”.
4. Click “OK” to nish the “Add/Remove Programs” dialog.
5. Reboot your system.
Once you have installed the UPnP software and you have rebooted (and your network includes the IGD system), you
should be able to see the IGD controlled device on your network.
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP with Firewall
On Windows XP versions earlier than SP2, Firewall support is provided by the Windows XP Internet Connection
Firewall. You cannot use the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall support on a system that you intend to use
as a UPnP control point. If this feature is enabled, although the control point system may display controlled devices
in the list of network devices, the control point system cannot participate in UPnP communication. (This restriction
also applies to controlled devices running on Windows XP systems earlier than SP2.)
On Windows XP SP2 and later, Firewall support is provided by Windows Firewall. Unlike earlier versions, Windows XP
SP2 can be used on a system that you intend to use as a UPnP control point.
To turn o the Firewall capability on any version of Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1. In the Control Panel, select “Network and Internet Connections”.
2. In the “Network and Internet Connections” dialog box, select “Network Connections”.
3. In the “Network Connections” dialog box, right-click on the local area connection entry for your network; this will
display a menu. Select the “Properties” menu entry.