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Aspirant

Dec 30, 2022

WAX214 UPNP

Hi everyone, I can't find the option to disable upnp on the WAX214, GUI/SSH Do you know how to disable it ? Firmware: 2.1.1.2 Thanks

Troubleshooting

Guru - Experienced User

Dec 30, 2022

Talking about the discovery only? There is no routing so no UPnP PMP, too.

Aspirant

Dec 30, 2022

Hi,

Thanks for you reply,

yes i would like to disable the discovery, i don't use UPNP for security purpose

Thanks

schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 30, 2022
Most implementations of UPnP PMP inherit certain security risks (exposal on LAN or WAN) UPnP device announcements are oversee able. To many people are running crazy if they hear UPnP..

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