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UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a controversial protocol that allows fully dynamic (automatic) port mapping from LAN IP addresses onto the Internet. IT has been criticized for its poor security. With this protocol, each program that uses the network maps its own ports automatically. In the screenshot below, WhatsApp has mapped certain ports on FreshTomato' | UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a controversial protocol that allows fully dynamic (automatic) port mapping from LAN IP addresses onto the Internet. IT has been criticized for its poor security. With this protocol, each program that uses the network maps its own ports automatically. In the screenshot below, WhatsApp has mapped certain ports on FreshTomato' | ||
- | UPnP is the original implementation of this dynamic port-mapping protocol. NAT-PMP (NAT Port Mapping Protocol) is a newer, enhanced version of UPnP, designed for better compatibility with NAT routing. NAT-PMP is part of Apple' | + | UPnP is the original implementation of this dynamic port-mapping protocol. NAT-PMP (Port Mapping Protocol) is a newer, enhanced version of UPnP, designed for better compatibility with NAT routing. NAT-PMP is part of Apple' |
If you use dynamic port forwarding, you'll probably want to enable both protocols to maintain backward compatibility. | If you use dynamic port forwarding, you'll probably want to enable both protocols to maintain backward compatibility. |