Networking
Configuring the Quality of Service
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QoS guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, especially for
real-time streaming multimedia applications such as voice over IP, online games,
and IPTV, since these applications are delay sensitive and often require a fixed bit
rate.
This section describes how to configure the WAN, LAN, and WLAN QoS. It
includes the following topics:
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General QoS Settings, page 141
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Configuring the WAN QoS, page 141
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Configuring the LAN QoS, page 147
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Configuring the Wireless QoS, page 150
General QoS Settings
STEP 1
Click
Networking -> QoS -> General Settings
.
The General Settings window opens.
STEP 2
Enter the following information:
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WAN QoS:
Check this box to enbale the WAN QoS feature. By default, WAN
QoS is disabled.
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LAN QoS:
The LAN QoS specifies priority values that can be used to
differentiate the traffic and give preference to higher-priority traffic, such as
telephone calls. Check this box to enbale the LAN QoS feature. By default,
LAN QoS is disabled.
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Wireless QoS:
The Wireless QoS controls priority differentiation for data
packets in wireless egress direction. Check this box to enbale the Wireless
QoS feature. By default, Wireless QoS is disabled.
STEP 3
Click
Save
to apply your settings.
Configuring the WAN QoS
This section describes how to configure the WAN QoS settings. It includes the
following topics:
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