If you do need QoS, this step by step guide shows how to create a policy in Windows 2008 or 2012 that tags all traffic from the machine with a higher QoS so as to ensure traffic is given priority.

Step 1: Create a Local Policy for QoS

QoS - Create new policy

  • Run “gpedit.msc
  • Go to the “Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings” node
  • Right-click on “Policy-based QoS” and click on “Create new policy …

QoS - Create Policy name

  • Set the “Policy Name” to “All Traffic
  • Set the “DSCP Value” to 56, Click the “Next >” button

QoS - Policy for applications

  • Select the “All Application” radio button, click the “Next >

QoS - Policy applies to

  • Select the “Any source IP address” radio button
  • Select the “Any destination IP address” radio button, click the “Next >” button

QoS - Policy Protocols

  • Set the “Select the protocol this QoS policy applies to” field to “TCP and UDP
  • Select the “From any source port” radio button
  • Select the “To any destination port” radio button
  • Click the “Finish

Step 2: Apply the New Policy Immediately

QoS - Execution file cmd

  • Run “gpupdate.exe”

Step 3: Checking QoS is Applied to Outgoing Traffic

Running Wireshark will allow you to check that outgoing traffic is indeed being tagged with the correct DSCP value.

QoS - Wireshark