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NETGEAR 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 Model R7000

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 R7000 Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming,  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games

Contents

User Manual November 2013 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA USANighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 http//support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Support TrademarksChapter 1 Hardware Setup ContentsChapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsChapter 7 Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Chapter 5 Control Access to the InternetChapter 6 Share USB Drives Attached to the Router Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Chapter 10 Specify Network SettingsChapter 9 Share a USB Printer Chapter 11 Manage Your NetworkChapter 13 Specify Internet Port Settings Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your NetworkChapter 14 Troubleshooting Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Appendix A Supplemental InformationRear Panel Position Your Router Cable Your Router 1. Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router Attach the Antennas Top and Front Panels  To attach the antennas Unpack Your RouterAttach the Antennas Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Top and Front PanelsUSB 3.0 port Figure 2. Router top and front view Table 1. LED and button descriptionsRear Panel  To position your router Position Your Router To cable your router Cable Your RouterConnect to the Network Types of Logins Access the RouterUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Change the Language Access the Router with NETGEAR genie AppsWiFi Connection Wired Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router Log In to the Router Change the Language To log in to the router  To change the language To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with NETGEAR genie AppsSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections Change the MTU Size 3. Specify Your Internet SettingsUse the Internet Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 4. Select ADVANCED Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard  To specify the Internet connection settings Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginPage Specify IPv6 Internet Connections  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup IPv6 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detectionIPv6 Auto Detect 5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration IPv6 Auto ConfigThe BASIC Home screen displays IPv6 6to4 Tunnel  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP serverIPv6 DHCP The screen adjusts IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connectionChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size 4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN SetupSpecify Your Internet Settings Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Table 2. Common MTU sizes ApplicationWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service4. Optimize Performance Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesOptimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceDownstream QoS video streaming Upstream QoS gaming High priority traffic4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS  To enable upstream QoS5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS Optimized for Gaming check box Add Upstream QoS Rules4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port5. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box 6. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS9. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port Set Up QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS7. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address Edit an Upstream QoS Policy To edit a QoS policy 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoSDelete an Upstream QoS Policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS To delete a QoS policy 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS  To enable downstream QoSAdd a Downstream QoS Rule by Device Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoSImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service To disable WMM QoS Set Up Parental Controls Block Access to Your Network 5. Control Access to the InternetUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites Block Services from the Internet Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services4. Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts 13. Click the Take me to the status screen button Block Access to Your Network To set up access control 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box 4. Select ADVANCED Security Access ControlUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To set block Internet sites To delete keywords from the list 4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Sites4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Services Block Services from the Internet To block services 4. Select ADVANCED Security Schedule Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Set Up Security Event Email NotificationsAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computer5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box 4. Select ADVANCED Security E-mailControl Access to the USB Drive Use FTP Within the Network USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network6. Share USB Drives Attached to the Router To connect a USB drive Access a USB Drive on the NetworkUSB Drive Requirements  To access the USB drive from a Windows computer  To access the USB drive from a Mac 1. Select Go Connect to Server1. Select Start Run  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive7. Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Back Up Mac Computers with Time MachinePrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check boxUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive 8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended Journaled7. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences Control Access to the USB Drive To specify the USB access settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced SettingsUse FTP Within the Network  To set up FTP accessView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view network folders4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings  To add a network folder Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive4. Select ADVANCED ReadySHARE 6. Click the Create Network Folder buttonApprove USB Devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSafely Remove a USB Drive 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup USB Settings9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box  To remove a USB disk drive safely4. Select USB Storage Basic Settings Access the USB Drive Through the Internet Dynamic DNS 7. Access the Router’s USB DriveYour Personal FTP Server Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Through the InternetSet Up FTP Access Through the Internet Access the USB Drive Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To set up FTP access4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Your Personal FTP Server Dynamic DNS To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS6. In the Service Provider list, select NETGEAR  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box NETGEAR4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Change the Dynamic DNS Settings Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To change your settings  To set up your personal account and use FTP8. Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo To specify media server settings Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server To specify iTunes server settings Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  To set up the router to work with TiVod. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server To play music or view photos  To play videos 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central Music, Photos, & Showcases Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000  To copy TiVo files to a computer2. Select an item to play or watch Use the Router as a Media ServerInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Use the Shared Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings To install the driver and cable the printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utility To install the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To manually connect and print Use the Shared Printer To view or change the status View or Change the Status of a Printer To print and release the printer to any computer on the network  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer2. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings To change the language 1. Select Tools Configuration  To specify the time-out 1. Select Tools ConfigurationView WAN Settings Set Up a Default DMZ Server 10. Specify Network SettingsChange the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup View WAN Settings To view the WAN settings  To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ Server4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsChange the Router’s Device Name  To change the router’s device name4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the RouterReserve LAN IP Addresses  To disable the DHCP server feature in the router5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To delete a reserved address entry  To use the WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Specify Basic WiFi Settings4. Select Wireless  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security Option289 Mbps WPA-PSK TKIP WPA2-PSK AES WPA-PSK TKIP + WPA2-PSK AES To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest Network4. Select Guest Network  To disable Airtime fairness How the Router Manages Wireless Clients4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings  To disable implicit BeamformingUse the WiFi On/Off Button Control the Wireless RadiosEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radios4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To set up the wireless schedule 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Specify WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings  To set up the router as an AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button 5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless SettingsBase station access point Repeater access point Set Up a Wireless Distribution System To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Set Up a Repeater6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box  To configure a NETGEAR router as a repeater6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box 5. Select ADVANCED Wireless Repeating Function12. Verify connectivity across the LANs Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Specify Network Settings Recover the admin Password View Router Status Update the Router Firmware Change the admin PasswordManage the Router Configuration File Remote Management 11. Manage Your NetworkChange the admin Password Update the Router Firmware To check for new firmware and update your router 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Router Update To set the password for the user name admin Recover the admin Password4. Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password  To set up password recovery To recover your password 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check boxView Router Status  To view router status and usage information To display Internet port statistics Display Internet Port Statistics To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection Status To view logs View Logs of Router Activity To monitor Internet traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Administration LogsMonitor Internet Traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route To edit a static route 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Static Routes To delete a static route View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network 4. Select Attached DevicesBack Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To back up the router’s configuration settingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Erase the Current Configuration Settings To erase the configuration settings Remote Management To set up remote management the admin Password on page4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Remote Management 5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box To use remote access Set Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router 12. Use VPN to Access Your NetworkInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaSet Up a VPN Connection Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Specify VPN Service in the Router To specify the VPN service 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN ServiceThe OpenVPN Setup Wizard displays 5. Click the Next button NETGEAR-VPN C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by defaultUse a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN Service C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by defaultC\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server Set Up Port Triggering 13. Specify Internet Port Settings To forward specific incoming protocols Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server6. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering  To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering 7. Click the Add Custom Service button To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding Service4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public Delete a Port Forwarding EntryHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule  To delete a port forwarding entryAdd a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Plug and Play UPnP. See Improve Network Connections with4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering 6. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check boxApplication Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless Connectivity 14. TroubleshootingTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the RouterNetwork Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower LED Stays Amber Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router  To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the Internet3. Select Administration Router Status Troubleshoot PPPoE 1. Select Administration Router Status 2. Click Connection StatusTroubleshoot Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionChanges Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityNote Be sure to click the Apply button if you change settings Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Pinging IP address with 32 bytes of dataTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device A. Supplemental Information Factory Settings Technical SpecificationsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Factory SettingsTable 3. Factory default settings FeatureTable 3. Factory default settings continued Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Feature Default behaviorNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Technical SpecificationsTable 4. R7000 Router specifications Feature