5 Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway

5.1.4Installing UPnP on Windows XP

Adding UPnP

If you are running Microsoft Windows XP, it is recommended to add the UPnP component to your system. Proceed as follows:

1In the Start menu, click (Settings >) Control Panel.

2The Control Panel window appears. Click Add or Remove Programs.

3The Add or Remove Programs window appears. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.

4The Windows Components Wizard appears:

In the Components list, select Networking Services and click Details

5The Networking Services window appears:

Select Universal Plug and Play or UPnP User Interface and click OK.

6Click Next to start the installation and follow the instructions in the Windows Components Wizard.

7At the end of the procedure the Wizard informs you that the installation was successful. Click Finish to quit.

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Technicolor - Thomson TG585 v7 manual Installing UPnP on Windows XP, Adding UPnP, Start menu, click Settings Control Panel

TG585 v7 specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson TG585 v7 is a versatile and feature-rich wireless router designed to provide reliable internet connectivity for home and small office environments. Renowned for its robust performance, the TG585 v7 integrates advanced technologies that cater to the diverse needs of modern internet users, such as streaming, gaming, and browsing.

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