To clarify, UPnP is primarily used by Roon to automatically configure your network for Roon ARC. It is not required for standard Roon playback within your home.
If your router does not support UPnP, or if you prefer not to use it, you can configure the connection manually by setting up a Port Forwarding rule.
You can find detailed instructions on how to do this here:
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