Manage Implicit Beamforming - NETGEAR Nighthawk D7000 User Manual

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000
do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category,
which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the modem router. In some circumstances you might want to
disable WMM.
To manage WMM QoS:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
The QoS Setup page displays.
6. Disable or enable WMM QoS by doing the following:
• To disable WMM QoS for the 2.4 GHz radio, clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
(2.4GHz b/g/n) check box.
• To enable WMM QoS for the 2.4 GHz radio, select the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
(2.4GHz b/g/n) check box.
By default, WMM QoS is enabled for the 2.4 GHz radio.
• To disable WMM QoS for the 5 GHz radio, clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
(5GHz a/n) check box.
• To enable WMM QoS for the 5 GHz radio, select the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
(5GHz a/n) check box.
By default, WMM QoS is enabled for the 5 GHz radio.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Manage Implicit Beamforming

The modem router supports beamforming to enhance the WiFi range and performance for your WiFi
devices. With beamforming, when you connect to the WiFi network, the modem router actively tracks your
device and directs WiFi to your device, rather than just blasting it out in all directions.
Optimize Performance
170