How to Enable QoS on Your Router

Quality of Service (QoS) lets you prioritize certain types of network traffic. If your video calls keep buffering while someone else is downloading, QoS can fix that by giving priority to real-time traffic.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Login to your router — access the admin panel.
2. Find QoS settings — look under "Advanced", "Traffic Management", or "Bandwidth Control".
3. Enable QoS — turn it on and set your total bandwidth (upload and download speeds).
4. Set priorities — assign high priority to gaming, video calls, or streaming. Set lower priority for downloads and updates.
5. Save settings — changes take effect immediately.

Tips & Best Practices

• Set your bandwidth slightly below your actual speed for best results
• Prioritize by device (e.g., your work PC) or by application type (e.g., video conferencing)

Related Guides

• Fix Slow WiFi
• Router Login Guide

Video Tutorial

For more information, see Microsoft Windows Support.

Pro Tip: Use separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz only if you need to force specific devices onto a particular band. Otherwise, let band steering handle it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QoS on a router?

QoS (Quality of Service) is a router feature that prioritizes certain types of network traffic, ensuring important activities like video calls get bandwidth even when the network is busy.

Should I enable QoS?

Yes, if multiple people use your network simultaneously. QoS prevents any single device or activity from hogging all the bandwidth.