Configuration of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on RV320 and RV325 Routers

Objective

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols that allow devices to discover each other on the network. The discovered devices can establish network services for data sharing, communications, and entertainment. UPnP can be used to set up public services on your network. When the UPnP function is enabled, your operating system can add or delete entries to the UPnP Forwarding Table.

The objective of this document is to show you how to enable UPnP and manage the UPnP Port Forwarding Table on the RV320 and RV325 Routers.

Applicable Devices

•RV320

•RV325

Software Version

•1.1.1.19

Enable UPnP

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Firewall > General. The General window opens.

Step 2. Check the Enable checkbox in the UPnP field.

Step 3. Click Save.

Managing UPnP Port Forwarding Table

Step 1. In the web configuration utility sidebar, choose Setup > Port Address Translation. The Port Address Translation window opens:

Note: You can view all devices and applications that are using the UPnP protocol in the UPnP Port Forwarding Table. The Service field corresponds to the name of the device or service using UPnP as well as the ports opened. The Name or IP Address field corresponds to the IP address assigned to the device or service. The Status field corresponds to whether UPnP is being used by the device or service.

Step 2. (Optional) To delete an entry, check the checkbox next to the desired service.

Step 3. (Optional) Click Delete to delete the service.

Step 4. Click Save.