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Re: [LUG] Home router settings was Re: FW:

 


On Jun 18, 2013 5:58 AM, "damian brown" <jvc260w@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> tbh i would leave upnp on, it makes using the internet easire most internet programs on the pc either support it or work better with it switched on

Such as? Only programs that are expecting or provide for an INCOMING connection of some sort would potentially benefit from it being enabled. These programs should also have the option of you manually opening the ports on your router/firewall.

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