SBG6950AC2: UPnP Setup

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 enabled to allow communication for UPnP-enabled devices in the home network.  This document describes how to disable UPnP in the SBG6950AC2.

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 SBG6950AC2, and disable UPnP to avoid the security vulnerabilities associated with this protocol.  For assistance with port forwarding, refer to article # 18306 - SBG6950AC2: Port Forwarding Setup.  


Disable UPnP

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page will appear.
   
   NOTE: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
    
2. On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
    
3. Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE: When using the default password to login, it may be required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18287 – SBG6950AC2: Web Manager Access.
    
4. Click the Apply button.  The System Basic Setup window page will appear.
   
   
    
5. On the System Basic Setup page, click the LAN Setup link on the top menu.  The LAN Settings page will appear.
    
6. On the LAN Settings page, uncheck the Enable UPnP box.
    
7. Click the Apply button.  The LAN Settings page will refresh.