Netgear Router WGR614v8 User Manual

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4.In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls 
the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the 
inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application 
has terminated.
5.Click Add Service. 
6.In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 
7.In the Service User field, select...

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Using Universal Plug and Play
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to 
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically 
discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
To turn on Universal Plug and Play:
1.From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click UPnP. The UPnP screen...

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•Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its 
UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 
minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the 
expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might compromise the freshness 
of the device status but can significantly reduce network...

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•Choose placement carefully.
For best results, place your router:
– Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
– In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers 
have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
– Avoid obstacles to wireless signals.
– Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as file cabinets, 
refrigerators,...

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From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup 
screen displays:
You can enable WMM, Internet Access QoS, Bandwidth Control, as well as modify or create QoS 
rules.
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
The Wireless-G Router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize 
wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS...

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The QoS Priority Rule List identifies the rules that will be applied when you enable QoS. 
For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can 
benefit from QoS handling. Follow the instructions below to modify, delete, or create new rules.
QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:
1.From the main menu, under Advanced,...

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2.From the QoS Setup page, click Setup QoS Rule to verify that one of the preconfigured rules 
will meet your requirements. If not, click Add Priority Rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen 
displays.
3.In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a 
list of predefined applications or games displays in the Applications drop-down list.
4.From the Applications list, you...

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5.From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to 
other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, 
and Highest.
6.Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
7.In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
8.Click Apply.
QoS for a Router LAN...

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QoS for a MAC Address
To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:
1.From the main menu, under Advanced, click QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays, as 
shown in Figure 5-6 on page 5-15.
2.From the QoS Setup page, click Setup QoS Rule to verify that one of the preconfigured rules 
will meet your requirements. If not, click Add Priority Rule. 
3.From the Priority Category list, select MAC...

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Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy
To edit or delete an existing QoS policy:
1.From the main menu, under Advanced, click QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays, as 
shown in Figure 5-6 on page 5-15.
2.From the QoS Setup screen, click Setup QoS Rule to view the QoS Priority Rule list. 
3.On the QoS Priority Rule List, select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or 
deleted, and do one of the...