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QOS- priority by device
How do I setup high priority for one device in my network over all other devices? E.g., I need high priority for my laptop when I work from home compared to roku or iPad etc. I am surprised I don't see much under QOS for this router. 400 dollars is a lot for router with out moderate features
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Have you tried http://orbilogin.net/QOS_main.htm which has more granular controls?
This is promising. I had previously been to that page, but it did not work effectively at all. I was only able to see the Speedtest link, not actually get to the QoS rules. It must have changed in a recent update. I have now (presumably) set up some rules and enabled them. I will post back in a couple of days once I have been able to test if they are effective or not.
Still have to wonder why this is not more readily accessible, but it is far better than nothing—if it works.
As mentioned, I made the rules (and it's been much more than a few days), but I'm not seeing a lot of difference. I have next to no guarantees that it does anything. Additionally, a firmware update seems to have made it impossible now to edit a rule. Clicking "Apply" opens a new tab with an invalid URL. I give up. I won't be recommending or buying Netgear again. I've already steered at least a few folks away from it.
Just bought Orbi yesterday and was assured it had QoS. It does not. There are plenty of discussion threads regarding this feature that it ought to be prioritized on the backlog. Netgear: what is the timeline for implementing this feature that was started but not completed? I paid a lot of money for this router and expected QoS to be a standard feature. Again, what is the timeline?
The Orbi doesn't have advanced QoS. More of simple automatic QoS based on what speed test it gets from your ISP.
NG doesn't post information in regards to future features or release dates. No Mfr does.
If you need more advanced QoS features, then find a router with more advanced QoS features to use. You can use the Orbi system in AP mode and use a different router with more Advanced QoS features.
Mausewrote:Just bought Orbi yesterday and was assured it had QoS. It does not. There are plenty of discussion threads regarding this feature that it ought to be prioritized on the backlog. Netgear: what is the timeline for implementing this feature that was started but not completed? I paid a lot of money for this router and expected QoS to be a standard feature. Again, what is the timeline?
So after spending a couple of hundred for a premium mesh router, I’ll need to get another router to manage Orbi? Do you hear what you’re saying mate?
- Add me to the list that would really appreciate any information on whether this is even planned. I have been reasonably happy with orbi but this feature has me considering investing in a different router. I would prefer to just be patient if it is coming.
I agree. I am at a cross road right now to either wait if this is coming soon or sell the device and move to another router.
Any news on this? Its 2018 I got reccomended this mesh network but I need device prioritization for my ring doorbell and wifi and ethernet cameras.
Sounds like the orbi is an expensive switch right now.
I also need this as a feature. Love the Orbi, but the admin options are still a bit lacking.
This is one of the features that's on my to-do list. Having said that, there are always tons of good ideas, and we have to make tough choices for each feature to make the cut on each release. One of the inputs I use is the Community. If this is important to you, please go vote for it.
Orbi Product Management
@amitrele wrote:This is one of the features that's on my to-do list. Having said that, there are always tons of good ideas, and we have to make tough choices for each feature to make the cut on each release. One of the inputs I use is the Community. If this is important to you, please go vote for it.
Orbi Product Management
Two comments.
1. Where do we go vote?
2. I appreciate that you read these forums.
3. We should not have to vote on fundamental features like QoS.
If anything, manual QoS should have been stock and auto QoS should have been an upgrade. For example, I also work from home and my VoIP phone should never take a backseat to video streaming (or anything else). Furthermore, since it is encrypted you cannot detect that it is VoIP which places it in the general traffic queues.
Yes, need this as well.
I use VOIP and streaming video entertainment. If the browser on my phone has to wait a few seconds, ok. I don't want my phone or video buffering or cutting out.
Looks like a reasonable QOS scenario.
Why can't I do this?
I have an IPhone phone and dedicated media devices so this is critical for me as well.
- C'Mon Darren. Netgear should take a cue from the active involvement of Linksys moderators in Velop user community and give a better response!
This is important feature for me too.
I do not have any info on that but its great Ideas to post in our idea exchange board.
DarrenM
Where's QoS priority by device? It's end May 2018! Can't be that hard to firstly put this in your backlog and have it in your sprint to develop.
- Will an app ever be released that will have the feature?
