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UPnP for XP
Universal plug and play (UPnP) is architecture for pervasive peer to peer network
connectivity of intelligent appliances and PCs of all form factors. It is designed to
bring easy-to-use, flexible, standards-based connectivity to ad-hoc or unmanaged
networks whether in the home, in a small business, public places, or attached to the
Internet.
Only Windows XP supports UPnP function.
Please follow the steps below for installing UPnP components.
1. Click on the Start menu, point to
Settings and click on Control
Panel.
2. Select Add or Remove Programs
> Add/Remove Windows
Components to open Windows
Components Wizard dialog box.
3. Select Networking Services and
click Details. Click the UPNP User
Interface check box.
4. Click OK. The system will install
UPnP components automatically.
5. After finishing the installation, go to
My Network Places. You will find
an icon (e.g., Wireless ADSL2+
Router) for UPnP function.