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Universal Plug and Play

Universal Plug and Play technology is an architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices. UPnP technology is a distributed, open networking architecture that leverages TCP/IP and the Web to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the home, office, and everywhere in between.

Introduction to Universal Plug and Play
Microsoft.comUniversal Plug and Play in Windows XP
Microsoft.comUPnP NAT Traversal FAQ

UPnP and Windows
Microsoft.comDescription of Universal Plug and Play Features in Windows XP
Microsoft.comUniversal Plug and Play in Windows XP
Microsoft.comUPnP and Windows CE . NET SDK
Microsoft.comUPnP APIs in the Platform SDK

UPnP Implementations
White PaperWindows Connect Now FAQ
Microsoft Powerpoint (.ppt)Implementations for UPnP Technology [WinHEC 2005; 2.7 MB]
Microsoft.comUPnP NAT Traversal FAQ

UPnP Industry Specifications
Windows LogoIndustry Specification References for Windows Logo Program

UPnP Resources
This link leaves the Microsoft.com siteUPnP Architecture and Implementation
This link leaves the Microsoft.com siteUPnP Forum

UPnP on MSDN
Microsoft.comTraversal of UPnP-Enabled NATS
Microsoft.comUPnP and Windows CE . NET SDK
Microsoft.comUPnP APIs in the Platform SDK

Windows Rally Technologies
WHDC Portal/NodalAbout the Windows Rally Program
WHDC Portal/NodalConfiguration Technologies
WHDC Portal/NodalDiscovery Technologies
WHDC Portal/NodalQoS for Media Experiences
WHDC Portal/NodalSpecs & Tools - Windows Rally
WHDC Portal/NodalWeb Services on Devices