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Macky263
Apr 09, 2019Tutor
QOS broken
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. ...
Netduma_Jack
Apr 09, 2019NetDuma Partner
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
- Macky263Jul 31, 2019Tutor
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-FraserJul 31, 2019NetDuma PartnerWhat is your exact physical setup? Are ALL devices connected to the router? Are you using VLAN, PPPoE or IPv6?
- Macky263Aug 05, 2019Tutor
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.