Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service; Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM
QoS is automatically enabled for the modem router.
WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice,
video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be
enabled for both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and
applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority
than voice and video.
To disable WMM QoS:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Type .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
The Quality of Service page displays.
5. Click the WMM tab.
6. Clear one or more of the following check boxes.
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Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4GHz b/g/n)
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Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5GHz a/n)
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Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings Second Radio (5GHz a/n)
7. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.

Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play

Universal Plug-N-Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network
and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other
registered UPnP devices on the network.
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications
such as instant messaging or remote assistance, keep UPnP enabled, which it is by default.
To manage Universal Plug-N-Play:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
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