Configuring QoS on the Linksys Managed Switch

The Linksys Managed Switches namely, LGS528, LGS528P, LGS552, and LGS552P, are designed for customers who need enhanced Security and advanced QoS. The LGS528P and LGS552P have built-in PoE+ feature that allows networking devices such as network hubs, IP phone, and IP cameras to be located anywhere without the need for AC outlets.

This article will provide you the instructions on how to configure QoS with the following configuration options on the Linksys Managed Switch.

CoS Settings
Queue Scheduling
Bandwidth Control
Basic QoS Mode

CoS Settings

The Feature Configuration Screen contains fields for enabling basic QoS or disabling QoS, and defining the default CoS for each port or LAG. Follow the steps below to configure the CoS Settings.

Step 1:
Access the managed switch’s web-based setup page. To know how, click here.

Step 2:
On the setup page, click the Configuration tab. Select Quality of Service and then click Feature Configuration.

Step 3:
In the Feature Configuration page, the default setting is Basic QoS mode.

Step 4:
Under the Interface CoS Table, select an interface and click Edit to define the default CoS levels for the device interfaces.

Step 5:
Set the desired CoS settings.

Step 6:
Click

You have now configured the CoS Settings.

Queue Scheduling

The Queue Scheduling Screen contains fields for defining the QoS queue forwarding types and scheduling. The queue settings can be defined for the whole device. Follow the steps below to configure the Queue Settings.

Step 1:
On the web-based setup page, click Quality of Service > Queue Scheduling.

Step 2:
Select whether traffic scheduling is based on either Strict Priority or Weighted Round Robin (WRR). In the example below, WRR is selected.