Reconfiguring windows xp sp2 and my router for UPnp

[kurt476]

hi there. i talke to just recently Linksys tech, they said i need to reconfigure my os for upnp for port opening. they can't get me any infomation so i thought i'd try here. is there anyway getting a manual or somethng for a thired pary fire to reconfig my os for UPnP?

my router only get me a limited number of black port areas for ports.

[RogueSpear]

If you're running XP SP2, you already have native support for UPnP. You just need to make sure that the SSDP service is also enabled and set to Automatic. Unless you have a specific need to run these services though, I would recommend disabling them.

On another note. You may wish to check the Linksys web site for any firmware updates. With some routers and APs they have fixed some issues with UPnP through updates.

[kurt476]

If you're running XP SP2, you already have native support for UPnP. You just need to make sure that the SSDP service is also enabled and set to Automatic.

yes i do need UPnP for windows firewall or the thired pary firewall to bypass my routers settings.

Unless you have a specific need to run these services though, I would recommend disabling them.

yes i have specific needed for UPnP.

the Number 1 reason is:

i have 2 pc's hocked up to my cable modem for the internet, I and My brother both use the internet.

actually i need to configure my os better for automatticly open ports when needed for a specific program.

On another note. You may wish to check the Linksys web site for any firmware updates. With some routers and APs they have fixed some issues with UPnP through updates.

I just did that yesterday.

on there other hand:

is ETruse firewall better then xp sp2 firewall?

could i configure Etrest firewall for UPnP?

Edited January 23, 2006 by kurt476

[RogueSpear]

the Number 1 reason is:

i have 2 pc's hocked up to my cable modem for the internet, I and My brother both use the internet.

on there other hand:

is ETruse firewall better then xp sp2 firewall?

could i configure Etrest firewall for UPnP?

I have four computers behind a Linksys which is attached to my cable modem and have UPnP disabled on the Linksys and all four computers. The only things I can think of off the top of my head you would need UPnP for would be if you're using a media server type of application like Nero Home or Windows Media Center Extender, MSN Messenger where you are using Request Remote Assistance, or if both you and your brother are using BitWise. There are not too many applications out there that need or use UPnP.

Regardless, if you insist on running it, then your Linksys should support it out of the box and if you're running XP SP2 it's built in firewall natively supports it. Pretty much every single firewall outside of the one built into Windows will block UPnP by default. You'll just have to unblock it. Simple as that. I'm not familiar with the firewall you mention, but basically if a firewall lets you configure the ports, then it will support UPnP.

[amrepc]

i have Linksys ( ADSL2MUE ) modem router and i can't found Upnp on my router