TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
With most routers, simply activating your network and connecting to the
internet is only scratching the surface of what you can actually do. While
“advanced settings” may seem intimidating, they often allow you to control
some of your router’s most helpful features. We’ll cover some of the most
compelling items below.
QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS)
QoS is one of the most useful features for online entertainment. It allows you to
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and setting a priority level for that device. These days, vendors such as Netgear
are increasingly supplying more intuitive, graphical approaches to the same
idea. QoS options can also allow you to see how your total bandwidth is being
distributed by device, so you can spot anyone grabbing more than their fair or
desired share.