WLAN AP ROUTER 802.11N211UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP withFirewallOn Windows XP versions earlier than SP2, Firewall support isprovided by the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall. Youcannot use the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewallsupport on a system that you intend to use as a UPnP controlpoint. If this feature is enabled, although the control pointsystem may display controlled devices in the list of networkdevices, the control point system cannot participate in UPnPcommunication. (This restriction also applies to controlleddevices running on Windows XP systems earlier than SP2.)On Windows XP SP2 and later, Firewall support is provided byWindows Firewall. Unlike earlier versions, Windows XP SP2can be used on a system that you intend to use as a UPnPcontrol point.To turn off the Firewall capability on any version of Windows XP,follow the steps below:1. In the Control Panel, select "Network and InternetConnections".2. In the "Network and Internet Connections" dialog box, select"Network Connections".3. In the "Network Connections" dialog box, right-click on thelocal area connection entry for your network; this will display amenu. Select the "Properties" menu entry.4. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" dialog box, selectthe "Advanced" tab. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall byde-selecting the entry with the following label:"Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventingaccess to the computer from the Internet".5. Click "OK".SSDP requirementsYou must have SSDP Discovery Service enabled on yourWindows XP system to use the UPnP Control point software.SSDP Discovery Service is enabled on a default installation ofWindows XP. To check if it is enabled on your system, look inControl Panel > Administrative Tools > Services).Installation procedureTo install the Control point software on Windows XP, follow thesteps below:1. In the Control Panel, select "Add/Remove Programs".2. In the "Add or Remove Programs" dialog box, click the "Add /Remove Windows Components" button.3. In the "Windows Component Wizard" dialog box, scroll downthe list to display the "Networking Services" entry. Highlight(select) the entry, and click on the "Details" button.
