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QoS (Quality of Service)
What is QoS (Quality of Service)?
Router rules that prioritize certain traffic — like giving video calls a fast lane while file downloads wait their turn.
Why QoS (Quality of Service) Matters
Without QoS, a large file download can make your video call choppy. With it, critical apps get bandwidth priority even when the network is busy.
Related Topics
prioritizationtraffic shapingvideo callsbandwidth
Related Terms
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How much data your internet connection can move at once — like the width of a pipe for water.
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The delay between an action and the response — the 'lag'. Measured in milliseconds.
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The device that directs traffic between your devices and the internet — your network's traffic controller.
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A device that connects multiple wired devices together — like a power strip for network cables.
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