How do I create a QoS policy for applications and online games on my Nighthawk router?
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.
6. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click the Add Priority Rule button.
7. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.
8. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming.
A list of applications or games displays.
9. Scroll and select Add a New Application, or Add a New Game, as applicable.
10. If prompted, in the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP (both). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.
11. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this traffic relative to other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.
12. Click the Apply button.
The rule is saved.