Add Upstream Qos Rules - NETGEAR R6400 User Manual

NETGEAR recommends that only gamers enable the Upstream QoS feature. If you do not
game and you turn on this feature, some applications might not perform as well as usual.
To enable upstream QoS:
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1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 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 > Upstream QoS.
5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS (Optimized for Gaming) check box.
6. Specify the maximum uplink bandwidth for your Internet connection:
• If you know what your uplink bandwidth is, type it in the Uplink bandwidth Maximum
field.
• If you are not sure, click the Speed Test button.
Speedtest verifies the upstream speed of your Internet connection. The Uplink
bandwidth Maximum field displays the result of the test.
7. Click the Apply button.
The router assigns a high priority to Internet traffic from your gaming devices to the
Internet.

Add Upstream QoS Rules

You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:
• Specific applications
• Specific online games
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