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Author Topic: Directv configuration for downloads  (Read 4597 times)

woodsptw

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Directv configuration for downloads
« on: May 04, 2008, 08:12:17 PM »

Any tips for configuring the router to ensure video on demand downloads have priority? 

My router is lan connected to the HR-20 for on-demand services.

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TaVARUS

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Re: Directv configuration for downloads
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2008, 07:48:57 AM »

You should make a QoS Rule (Priority of 127 or lower) based on the IP Address (Static) that you have assigned to the HR-20; define the port(s) as "Both" (UDP and TCP). If you allowing the HR-20 to pull an dynamic IP Assignment from the built-in DHCP Server on the DIR-655, then, go to the SETUP tab and the NETWORK SETTING page; once there, define a DHCP Reservation for the HR-20. The Reservation will insure that the HR-20 is given the same IP Address everytime; that way your QoS Rule will be correct for the HR-20 device.

If your like me you could open the WebUI of the Router and go to the STATUS tab and the INTERENET SESSION page, to see what ports the HR-20 is actually communicating on; these may require more time. This process is a bit tedious, and if the HR-20 is not using the same ports everytime... well... then, it my be futile to attempt this.

I'll look into the communication process of the HR-20, and effectively... the "HR" series as a whole, a bit further, and post back with updated info. Thank you for the post! Please keep us informed of any updates.


P.S. ...The INTERNET SESSION page also has a QoS "Priority" Column which will allow you to view the actual priority of each Internet communication; as well as, an "Direction" Column to show if it is Egress (Outbound) or Ingress (Inbound) to and from the Internet.

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