NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 manual Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications, Quality of Service

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Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications

The WNR1000v3h2 router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM provides prioritization of wireless 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, both it and the client running that application must be WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM, and applications that do not require, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default.

Quality of Service

Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WNR1000v3h2 router can provide QoS prioritization on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays:

Figure 8.

Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications

The WNR1000v3h2 router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless 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, both it and the client running that application must be WMM enabled. 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.

WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen, shown in Figure 8 on page 69, by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.

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Contents N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3h2 Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Revision HistoryTable of Contents Customizing Your Network Settings Troubleshooting Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup ManualLogging In To Your Wireless Router Configuring Basic Connectivity Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet SettingsYour Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login No login required Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login Login required Configuring Basic Connectivity Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Configuring Basic Connectivity Click Setup Access List Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your NetworkChoosing Appropriate Wireless Security To configure the wireless network, you can Other Features That Enhance Security Wireless Security OptionsIf WEP Authentication is used, circle one Shared Key or Auto Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup InformationViewing Basic Wireless Settings Changing Wireless Security SettingsSafeguarding Your Network Configuring WEP Wireless Security Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings Using Push N Connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using the Physical Push Button Push Button ConfigurationSecurity PIN Entry Using the Router’s Security PINUsing the Wireless Client’s Security PIN Configuring the WPS SettingsAdding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box To add a guest network, do the following Adding Guest NetworksChanging the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Content Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet SitesRestricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Scheduling Blocking Blocking Services by IP Address RangeLog Entry Descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessConfiguring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time Zone Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Configuring a Device NameUsing Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp ServerTo reserve an IP address Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo edit or delete a reserved address entry Click Edit or DeleteConfiguring the WAN Setup Options To configure for a Dynamic DNS serviceSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Disabling Port Scan and DoS Protection Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerSetting the MTU Size Configuring Static RoutesConfiguring NAT Filtering Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN PortTo add or edit a static route Customizing Your Network Settings Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network Fine-Tuning Your NetworkFine-Tuning Your Network Web server then sends this reply message to your router How Port Triggering Changes the Communication ProcessHow Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local ServersTo configure port forwarding to a local server Adding a Custom ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changesApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public To edit or delete a port forwarding entryConfiguring Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box To turn on Universal Plug and Play Using Universal Plug and PlayOptimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless links Choose your settingsReduce interference Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of ServiceUsing WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Configuring QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Setup QoS Rule and then click Add Priority RuleQoS for a MAC Address Click Setup QoS Rule Changing the MTU SizeEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Common MTU Sizes Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteUsing Network Monitoring Tools Using Network Monitoring ToolsWireless Router Status Fields Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationDhcp Click Connection Status to display the connection status Router Statistics Connection Status SettingsRx B/s Viewing a List of Attached DevicesManaging the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationDo not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade ScreenUpdating the Router Firmware Using Network Monitoring Tools Updating Manually to New Router Firmware Enabling Remote Management Access To configure your router for remote managementSelect the Turn Remote Management On check box Using Network Monitoring Tools To monitor traffic on your router, do the following Traffic MeterUsing Network Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting Basic Functions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedCheck the Test light to verify correct router operation Power light blinks green slowly and continuously Power light is not onPower light stays amber Internet light stays amberInternet or LAN port lights are not on Login ProblemsObtaining an Internet IP Address Checking the Internet Service ConnectionTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoETesting the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping UtilityRequest timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceProblems with Wireless Adapter Connections Problems with Date and TimeThese procedures erase all current configuration settings Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordDefault Configuration Settings WNR1000v3h2 Router Default Configuration SettingsAppendix a Technical Specifications Wireless Communication WNR1000v3h2 Router General Specifications General SpecificationsAppendix B Related Documents Reference DocumentsFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC CautionEdoc in Languages of the European Community Pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction TableIndex IndexIndex PIN 32, 34 ping 54 Setup Manual