Operation Manual

Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
You can reset the bandwidth to default settings so that the router allocates each device an equal share of
the bandwidth.You can reset the bandwidth distribution for download bandwidth and upload bandwidth
separately.
To reset the bandwidth to default settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select QoS.
The Bandwidth Allocation pane displays a graph that shows the devices on the router network. By
default, each device is allocated an equal share of the router bandwidth, expressed by a number in a
white circle that is associated with a device.
5. Above the graph, select either the Download radio button or Upload radio button.
If you reset the download bandwidth, the allocated upload bandwidths are not affected. The other way
around is also true: If you reset the upload bandwidth, the allocated download bandwidths are not
affected.
6. Click the RESET DISTRIBUTION button.
The default bandwidths take effect.
Manage Traffic Prioritization
The router supports a Quality of Service (QoS) feature that lets you prioritize traffic for specific devices.
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization Information
By default, the router automatically prioritizes high-priority traffic such as games. If you prefer, you can
manually disable automatic traffic prioritization (see Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization on page 55).
Whether or not automatic traffic prioritization is enabled, you can prioritize the traffic for a device and service
so that, if network congestion occurs, the traffic is not held up in a queue but is sent to the front of the queue,
reducing network lag for the device.Traffic prioritization for a device affects both outgoing and incoming
traffic.
You can also view traffic prioritization information.The router shows the number of uploaded and downloaded
packets that were sent to the front of the queue and shows whether high-priority traffic is automatically
prioritized.
Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
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