Archer C80's QoS Bandwidth settings do nothing.
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Regardless of the limits set on the QoS's upload/download bandwidth settings, the router will use the whole bandwidth, making the QoS not function at all (since it has to have limits lower than the total bandwidth).
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Proof it's not working, it's the same regardless of bandwidth settings.
But you know, keep ignoring the problem.
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QoS is not a Bandwidth Control equivalent.
C80 supports QoS only. Here's how to use it on your device (Case 2).
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Then why does it ask for the bandwidth? remove it if it doesn't do anything.
QoS needs the bandwidth information because it has to be set under your max bandwidth, if it ignores the limit you set, QoS doesn't work at all.
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QoS needs your maximum upload and download bandwidth (provided by your ISP) to know when it should kick in.
That's the difference between Bandwidth Control (which you're asking for) and QoS.
Usually the lower end wireless routers still support Bandwidth Control (like TL-WR841N, Archer C20, Archer C50).
In new model wireless routers TP-Link removed Bandwidth Control in favor of QoS.
If you're interested to know how QoS works read through this article:
https://packetpushers.net/how-does-qos-work/
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@terziyski If it's gonna kick in when it's over the limit then wouldn't it be better to set it to 1kbps up/down?
I don't see how it's useful really, back in the day the bandwidth over the limit was used as a buffer that allowed to spikes in activity to not affect other clients. How is QoS useful today?
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