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brainguynyc
Aug 07, 2017Tutor
QOS of any value?
So I have Verizon Fios gigabit. When QOS option is enabled my speed slows to about 20mbps. With QOS disabled I get speeds of about 900mbps which is where I should be. After looking at various problem...
- Aug 19, 2017
It can be useful if your internet speed is slow and you need a device to have more of your service but for most people with 1 gb high speed internet service your wifi devices limit the speed of you wifi. Since the fastest speed is 1gb and the speed of most routers 5ghz band is 1.3 gb qos is useless the 2.4 ghz band may see some help with its speed but still limited to 600mb on most routers.
brainguynyc
Aug 14, 2017Tutor
I've disabled QOS and it will remain disabled. My wonder was why it seems to cause problems for many users in this community? Does the feature have any real measurable benefits and, if so, for whom?
William10a
Aug 19, 2017Master
It can be useful if your internet speed is slow and you need a device to have more of your service but for most people with 1 gb high speed internet service your wifi devices limit the speed of you wifi. Since the fastest speed is 1gb and the speed of most routers 5ghz band is 1.3 gb qos is useless the 2.4 ghz band may see some help with its speed but still limited to 600mb on most routers.
- brainguynycAug 20, 2017Tutor
Thank you.