Re: 239.255.255.250

["Vachon, Scott" <Scott.Vachon () PAYMENTECH COM>]

> Running Windows ME or Whistler/Windows XP I have noticed that upon bootup I
> see packets addressed to 239.255.255.250 port 1900. Upon investigating this
> I find that this is some sort of multicast or broadcast network address
> that's meant for UPnP devices ...

I think this is related to Microsoft's auto-update feature. The archives for
2-3 months ago should have a similar question and a more definitive answer.

-S-


Disclaimer: My own two cents...