TP-LINK AC1750 User Manual

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Chapter 11
 
NAT Forwarding
to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time 
communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.
Tips:
1.  UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router.
2.  Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.
3.  UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of 
operating system need to install the UPnP components).
For example
,
 
When you connect your Xbox to the modem router which has connected 
to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the modem router to 
open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to 
transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.
Modem Router
Xbox
LAN
WAN
If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.
1   Visit 
http://tplinkmodem.net
, and log in with the password you set for the modem 
router;
2   Go to 
Advanced 
NAT Forwarding 
UPnP
 and toggle on or off according to your 
needs.