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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

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Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

To specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.

Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:

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 screen displays.

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 screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

5.Click the Setup QoS rule button. The QoS Priority Rule list displays.

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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming, Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS

Contents

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 User ManualCompliance SupportTrademarks Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router ContentsChapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsChapter 6 Share USB Drives Attached to the Router Chapter 5 Control Access to the InternetChapter 7 Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 9 Share a USB Printer Chapter 10 Specify Network SettingsChapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 14 Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your NetworkChapter 13 Specify Internet Port Settings Chapter 11 Manage Your NetworkAppendix A Supplemental Information Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router1. Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Attach the Antennas Top and Front PanelsRear Panel Position Your Router Cable Your Router Unpack Your Router Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas Hardware Setup Top and Front PanelsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router USB 3.0 port Figure 2. Router top and front viewRear Panel Position Your Router  To position your routerCable Your Router  To cable your routerUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Change the Language Access the RouterConnect to the Network Types of Logins Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi networkNETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Label To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router  To log in to the router Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To change the languageAccess the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the router3. Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections Change the MTU Size Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup Wizard4. Select ADVANCED Setup Wizard Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Specify Your Internet SettingsManually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupPage  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup IPv6Specify IPv6 Internet Connections IPv6 Auto Detect  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detectionRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses 5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto DetectIPv6 Auto Config  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration3. Enter the router user name and password  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 6to4 Tunnel To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Pass Through5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Fixed To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server IPv6 DHCP5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP The screen adjusts  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoEChange the MTU Size 4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeTable 2. Common MTU sizes Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify Your Internet Settings Application4. Optimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesPrioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoSOptimize Performance 5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS Optimized for Gaming check box  To enable upstream QoS4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesSet Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS 5. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup 6. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address Set Up QoS for a MAC Address9. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To edit a QoS policy Edit an Upstream QoS Policy7. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To delete a QoS policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoSDelete an Upstream QoS Policy 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To enable downstream QoS 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Add Downstream QoS Rules by KeywordAdd a Downstream QoS Rule by Device 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS6. Type the advertisement period in minutes  To enable Universal Plug and PlayImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play 7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops8. Click the Apply button Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service To disable WMM QoS 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS SetupUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites Block Services from the Internet 5. Control Access to the InternetSet Up Parental Controls Block Access to Your Network Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesSet Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls4. Select Parental Controls After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts Block Access to Your Network  To set up access control13. Click the Take me to the status screen button Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 4. Select ADVANCED Security Access Control5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box  To set block Internet sites4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Sites 7. Click the Add Keyword button To delete keywords from the list Block Services from the Internet  To block services4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Services Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services  To schedule blocking4. Select ADVANCED Security Schedule Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications  To specify a trusted computer4. Select ADVANCED Security E-mail 5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check boxRouter USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the NetworkControl Access to the USB Drive Use FTP Within the Network Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultAccess a USB Drive on the Network USB Drive Requirements To connect a USB drive 1. Select Start Run  To access the USB drive from a Mac 1. Select Go Connect to Server To access the USB drive from a Windows computer  To map the USB device to a Windows network driveBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac7. Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button Back Up Mac Computers with Time MachineUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check boxPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data 8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended JournaledControl Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settings7. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by defaultView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network  To view network folders4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings 4. Select ADVANCED ReadySHARE Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder 6. Click the Create Network Folder button To edit a network folder Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To approve USB devices6. Click the Approved Devices button 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive 9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box4. Select USB Storage Basic Settings Your Personal FTP Server Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 7. Access the Router’s USB DriveAccess the USB Drive Through the Internet Dynamic DNS Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the InternetSet Up FTP Access Through the Internet  To set up FTP accessAccess the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account6. In the Service Provider list, select NETGEAR 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box To change your settings Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings  To set up your personal account and use FTPPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings8. Use the Router as a Media Server Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVoPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server To specify iTunes server settings d. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server  To set up the router to work with TiVoPlay Media from a USB Drive on TiVo 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central Music, Photos, & Showcases  To play videos 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows To play music or view photos Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router2. Select an item to play or watch  To copy TiVo files to a computerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Use the Router as a Media ServerUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Use the Shared Printer Change NETGEAR USB Control Center SettingsDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and printView or Change the Status of a Printer  To print and release the printer to any computer on the network To view or change the status Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer To change the language 1. Select Tools Configuration Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings2. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box  To specify the time-out 1. Select Tools ConfigurationSet Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name 10. Specify Network SettingsDisable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN Settings Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDsView WAN Settings 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup LED Control Settings4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup Change the Router’s Device Nameb. In the RIP Version list, select one of the following 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN SetupSpecify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns  To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router To disable the DHCP server feature in the router 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup To edit a reserved address entry Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsSpecify Basic WiFi Settings 4. Select ADVANCED WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest network4. Select Guest Network 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings How the Router Manages Wireless Clients To disable Airtime fairness  To disable implicit BeamformingEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSet Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless schedule4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Specify WPS Settings  To specify WPS Settings4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an AP5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge mode5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings 7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings buttonSet Up a Wireless Distribution System Base station access point Repeater access pointSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base station6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up a Repeater5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function  To configure a NETGEAR router as a repeater5. Select ADVANCED Wireless Repeating Function 7. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Specify Network Settings12. Verify connectivity across the LANs Manage the Router Configuration File Remote Management Update the Router Firmware Change the admin PasswordRecover the admin Password View Router Status 11. Manage Your Network To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Router Update4. Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin  To set up password recoveryView Router Status 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box To recover your password  To view router status and usage informationDisplay Internet Port Statistics 4. Click the ADVANCED tab To display Internet port statistics Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Logs of Router Activity  To view logs4. Select ADVANCED Administration Logs Monitor Internet Traffic To monitor Internet traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static Routes4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route 4. Select Attached DevicesRestore Configuration Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To back up the router’s configuration settings To erase the configuration settings Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Remote Management To set up remote management 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Remote Management5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box  To use remote access Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 12. Use VPN to Access Your NetworkSet Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaSet Up a VPN Connection  To specify the VPN service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN ServiceThe OpenVPN Setup Wizard displays 5. Click the Next button C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default Use a VPN TunnelNETGEAR-VPN  To open a VPN tunnel Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN Service Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router To allow VPN clients to access only your home network C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by defaultUse a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet serviceC\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default 13. Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server Set Up Port TriggeringSet Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 6. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering To forward specific incoming protocols 5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service 7. Click the Add Custom Service buttonEdit a Port Forwarding Service 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering To edit a port forwarding entry How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public  To delete a port forwarding entrySet Up Port Triggering Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service 12. Click the Apply button Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering6. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server. Your router stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation NAT on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 14. TroubleshootingCannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless Connectivity Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the RouterQuick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower LED Stays Amber Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered OnPower LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are OffCannot Access the Internet 3. Select Administration Router Status To check the WAN IP address 1. Select Administration Router Status 2. Click Connection Status Troubleshoot PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedTroubleshoot Internet Browsing  To ping the router from a Windows computer Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Pinging IP address with 32 bytes of dataTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Factory Settings Technical Specifications A. Supplemental InformationTable 3. Factory default settings Factory SettingsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router FeatureFeature Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterTable 3. Factory default settings continued Default behaviorTable 4. R7000 Router specifications Technical SpecificationsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Feature