Specifications

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Configuring the Advanced Settings
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl / englisch / A31008-M1025-L101-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 21.07.2005
Schablone 2005_05_02
Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
PCs with UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) can offer their own network services and automat-
ically use services offered on the network.
As soon as you have installed UPnP in the operating system of a PC and activated it on
the router, applications on this PC (for example Microsoft Messenger) can communicate
via the Internet without your needing to expressly authorise it. In this case, the router
automatically implements port forwarding (Port Forwarding, see page 88), thereby
facilitating communication via the Internet.
You will see a symbol for your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl on the task bar on the PC on
which UPnP is installed. Windows XP systems will also include the icon under network
connections. Clicking on this icon opens the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's configuration
screens.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select Internet Connection.
ì Select UPnP.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Please remember:
The PC must have Windows ME or Windows XP as its operating system. Check whether
the UPnP function has been installed in your PC's operating system. It may be neces-
sary to retrospectively install the UPnP components even on Windows XP or Windows
ME systems. Please consult your PC's operating instructions.
Please remember:
When the UPnP function is active, system applications can assign and use Ports on
a PC. This can be a security risk.