Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Optimize Internet Streaming With QoS...........................................81
Turn On Internet Access QoS.......................................................81
Add a QoS Rule by Device...........................................................82
Add a QoS Rule by Service...........................................................83
Edit a QoS Rule..............................................................................83
Delete a QoS Rule..........................................................................84
Delete All QoS Rules.....................................................................85
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service..................................85
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........86
Update the Router Firmware.............................................................89
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router......................89
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router...................................90
Change the admin Password............................................................91
Enable admin Password Recovery...................................................91
Recover the admin Password............................................................92
View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi
Settings................................................................................................93
Display Internet Port Statistics...........................................................94
Check the Internet Connection Status.............................................95
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity.......................................96
View Devices Currently on the Network..........................................97
Monitor Internet Traffic......................................................................97
Manage the Router Configuration File............................................99
Back Up Settings............................................................................99
Erase the Settings..........................................................................99
Restore Configuration Settings..................................................100
Remote Access.................................................................................101
Set Up Remote Management.....................................................101
Use Remote Access.....................................................................102
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App...........102
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..........................................103
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings.........................103
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements..............................................................107
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router..............................107
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a
Windows-Based Computer.............................................................108
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Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model AC2100
