I have set up the router fully. The network monitor shows one computer to be using all the bandwidth. This computer is either streaming or browsing, it is never gaming or using Skype/Facetime. I have bought this router so as to play games whilst this computer streams and browses, it has had 0 effect, here is what I have tried: > Under QOS, I have put the browsing computer down to as much as 1% allocated bandwidth. It's usage in Network monitor is identical to before. > Under QOS, I have used Anti-Bufferbloat at multiple levels between 5 and 95 %. The browsing computer remains at the exact same network usage. > Under Device manager, I tried blocking the browsing computer, and it did stop, however this is of course unsustainable. Is this not supposed to be the whole USP of the router? My gaming traffic can go first? What have I done wrong?

I believe they are connected to the xr500, as the only wifi channels available are the 2.4 and 5 ghz channels labelled NETGEAR85 and NETGEAR85-5 or something. I did some kind of login for the modem and router, though I can't remember specifics. Ipv6 reads: Internet connection type - disabled.

Hi there - how much bandwidth is this device reguarly using? And what are your total bandwidth speeds On Bandwidth Allocation, if you want to apply strict rules, you have to disable Share Excess, but I would not recommend this as it limits the connection speed on all devices on your network. What mode is Anti-Bufferbloat set to? If you want it to reduce the bandwidth immediately, you should use Always mode. Finally, if the computer is regularly torrenting, make sure you find the option in the Torrent to toggle it to use TCP instead. Here's our QoS optimal settings guide: http://support.netduma.com/en/support/solutions/articles/16000077073-dumaos-optimal-settings-guide-qos

My device uses very little bandwidth whilst gaming. Almost every other device in the house downloads, and so uses the full bandwidth. The total bandwidth of the internet is between 2.5 and 4.5 mbps.Always mode has changed nothing, as I have had it on a while now to no effect.I do not torrent.It is crucial that I can somehow solve this because the other devices always have downloads running in the backgrounds which activate upon connecting to the router, which their users are unaware of. When I am playing it uses maybe 0.2mbps or so, so I see no reason why that is not being prioritised. I have also tried traffic prioritisation to no effect, using the ports for Rainbow Six Siege as listed elsewhere in the forums.

What is your exact physical setup? Are ALL devices connected to the router? Are you using VLAN, PPPoE or IPv6?

I don't know what you mean by physical setup, VLAN, PPPoE or IPv6. My gaming pc is connected by ethernet, all other devices are connected via wifi.

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Netduma_Jack
NetDuma Partner
Apr 09, 2019
Hi there - how much bandwidth is this device reguarly using? And what are your total bandwidth speeds

On Bandwidth Allocation, if you want to apply strict rules, you have to disable Share Excess, but I would not recommend this as it limits the connection speed on all devices on your network.

What mode is Anti-Bufferbloat set to? If you want it to reduce the bandwidth immediately, you should use Always mode.

Finally, if the computer is regularly torrenting, make sure you find the option in the Torrent to toggle it to use TCP instead.

Here's our QoS optimal settings guide: http://support.netduma.com/en/support/solutions/articles/16000077073-dumaos-optimal-settings-guide-qos
- Macky263
  Tutor
  Jul 31, 2019
  My device uses very little bandwidth whilst gaming. Almost every other device in the house downloads, and so uses the full bandwidth.
  
  The total bandwidth of the internet is between 2.5 and 4.5 mbps.
  
  Always mode has changed nothing, as I have had it on a while now to no effect.
  
  I do not torrent.
  
  It is crucial that I can somehow solve this because the other devices always have downloads running in the backgrounds which activate upon connecting to the router, which their users are unaware of. When I am playing it uses maybe 0.2mbps or so, so I see no reason why that is not being prioritised. I have also tried traffic prioritisation to no effect, using the ports for Rainbow Six Siege as listed elsewhere in the forums.
  - Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Jul 31, 2019
    What is your exact physical setup? Are ALL devices connected to the router? Are you using VLAN, PPPoE or IPv6?
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 28, 2019
Mines set for When High Priority Traffic Is Detected. Been good here.
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