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Setting the UPnP Router

If you are using an UPnP-compliant router to connect to the Internet, you need to install UPnP and disable the firewall of Windows XP to use DV Messenger.

„ Installing UPnP

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From the [start] menu, select [Control Panel].

2

Click [Network and Internet Connections].

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3

Click [Network Connections].

4

From the [Advanced] menu, select [Optional Networking

Components] from the displayed menu.

5

Select [Networking Services] and click [Details].

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6

Place a check mark next to [Universal Plug and Play] and click [OK].

• If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, place a check mark next to

[Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client] and [Universal Plug and Play].

• If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2, place a check mark next to

[Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client] and [UPnP User

Interface].

7

Click [Next].

Installation starts.

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When installation is complete, restart your computer.

After restart, repeat steps 1 to 3 and check if an icon appears under [Internet

Gateway Device]. If not, your router is not correctly recognized by the computer and DV Messenger cannot be used. In such case, you need to deactivate its firewall function. For details, consult your software or computer manufacturer.

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„ Disabling the Firewall

About the Firewall

The firewall is an important security system that protects your computer by limiting or preventing access by other computers on the Internet. If you disable the function, other computers may be able to access the files on your computer, or write files onto your hard disk. Disable the firewall before using

DV Messenger, and make sure to re-enable the firewall after use.

1

From the [start] menu, select [Control Panel].

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2

Click [Network and Internet Connections].

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3

Click [Network Connections].

4

Select [Local Area Connection], right-click the mouse button and select [Properties].

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5

Click the [Advanced] tab, remove the checkmark from the

[Internet Connection Firewall] section and click [OK].

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6

Restart the computer.

After restart, repeat steps 1 to 3 and check if an icon appears under [Internet

Gateway]. If not, your router is not correctly recognized by the computer and DV

Messenger cannot be used. In such case, the firewall function of an Internet security software or anti-virus software may be active. For instructions on how to disable the firewall function, consult the software or computer manufacturer.

To enable the firewall after using DV Messenger, repeat steps 1 to 4 and place the checkmark back to the checkbox.

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