UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) is a set of protocols that allows a device to automatically discover other UPnP devices (anything from an Internet gateway device to a light switch), for communication, entertainment, and sharing data.  UPnP-enabled devices (such as PCs or gaming consoles) can retrieve the router's WAN IP address, and automatically create NAT port maps. This is an ideal setup for applications or services that requires UPnP. By default, UPnP is disabled to ignore communication requests for UPnP-enabled devices in the home network. This document describes how to enable UPnP in the SBG6782.
NOTE: With UPnP enabled, a virus, Trojan horse, worm, or other malicious program that manages to infect a computer/device on the local area network could bypass the firewall completely. Since UPnP assumes local programs are trustworthy and allows them to forward ports. It is recommended to manually configure port forwarding in the SBG6782, and disable UPnP to avoid the security vulnerabilities associated with this protocol. For assistance with port forwarding, refer to article # 7607 - SBG6782: Port Forwarding Setup.  Â
Enable UPnP
- Obtain the Username and Password on the black label on the side of the SBG6782. They will be used for accessing the GUI.
 - Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box.
NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. Â If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
 - Enter the username and password in the appropriate fields, and click the Login button. The Status page will appear.
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 - Click the Advanced Link on top of screen.  The Advanced Options page will appear.
- On the Advanced Options page:
a.  Check the UPnP Enable option.
b.  Click the Apply button to save changes.
