Steps to Enable UPnP for Linksys BEFW11s4

Set up your router in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and reset all defaults.

Connect your computer's network cable directly to one of the LAN Ports on the router, or connect to the router wirelessly.

Open your browser, and in the Address bar, type the following IP address: http://192.168.1.1 

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When you are finished typing the IP address (see the preceding illustration), press ENTER to establish a connection.

After the connection is established, you will be prompted to enter your user name and password (see the following illustration). Leave the User name box blank, and in the Password box, type admin.

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Click OK to go to the Router Setup page (see the following illustration).

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To enable voice/video conversations, click the Password tab, and then, under UPnP Services, click Enable (see the following illustration).

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A status screen (as shown in the following illustration) appears to indicate that your router is now UPnP enabled and that your data is being saved for the UPnP feature.

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Your router is now ready to enable voice/video conversations with Windows Messenger!