Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Eldragon (A) on April 13, 2014 at 17:42:16

In Reply to: RE: Netflix and its ridiculous lying posted by Victor Khomenko on April 12, 2014 at 07:56:01

QoS (Quality of Service) does the same thing but at the application level. It also deals with the quality and predictability of networks, but you don’t really need to know any of that stuff. You just want to watch Downton Abbey without it looking like a copy of a copy of a VHS tape.

With QoS, depending on the router, you can prioritize applications or devices. The device prioritization will usually ask for MAC address. This is the unique number assigned to all devices for networking. You can usually find it near the Ethernet port, in a device’s settings, or the router will display it for all the devices connected to it. If your router allows it, prioritize both the application and the device to ensure you’re getting the best possible bandwidth within your home. more...
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• http://www.wired.com/2013/05/optimize-video-stream/   (Open in New Window)