3.5.8 Other

This function includes as following parts – IGMP Proxy, UPnP and Bridge.

3.5.8.1 IGMP Proxy

IGMP Proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of hosts that the system discovered through standard IGMP interfaces.

The system acts as a proxy for its hosts when you enable it by doing the follows:

„Enable IGMP proxy on WAN interface (upstream), which connects to a router running IGMP.

„Enable IGMP on LAN interface (downstream), which connects to its hosts.

"Note

Please Commit/Reboot if you want to make this settings effective

 

immediately.

 

 

3.5.8.2 UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. An UPnP device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the network. In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly an automatically when it is no longer in use. UPnP broadcasts are only allowed on the LAN.

How do I know if I'm using UPnP?

UPnP hardware is identified as an icon in the Network Connections folder (in Windows XP & Windows ME). Each UPnP-compatible device that is installed on your network will appear as a separate icon.

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