Enable 802.1P-Based Quality Of Service; Use The Prosafe Utility To Enable 802.1P-Based Qos - NETGEAR ProSAFE GSS108E User Manual

Enable 802.1p-Based Quality of Service

802.1p-based priority uses a header in the data packet that identifies the class of data in the
packet (for example, voice or video). When 802.1p-based priority is used, the switch reads
information in the packet header to determine the priority to assign to the packet. All ports on
the switch check the packet header and transmit the packet with a priority determined by the
packet content.

Use the ProSAFE Utility to Enable 802.1p-Based QoS

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To enable 802.1p-based QoS:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection.
2. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home screen displays a list of Plus switches that it discovers on the
local network.
3. Select a switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
4. Click the APPLY button.
You are asked to enter the password for the switch.
5. Enter the switch's password in the password field.
The switch's default password is password.
The Switch Status screen displays.
6. Select QoS > 802.1p Based.
7. Select the Enable radio button.
A message displays warning you that previous QoS settings for the switch will be lost.
8. Click the Yes button.
9. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved. Data is now processed based on 802.1p priority tags in the data.
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