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    First, doing anything based on a MAC address is pretty pointless because it is so easy to spoof a MAC address. Second, You can set QoS on the layer-3 packet, but it sounds like you want a non-existent layer-2 frame QoS. The 802.11 protocol requires fair sharing of the airwaves, and it requires devices to yield to other devices wanting to use the airwaves. Only one device at a time can use a frequency. That medium belongs to everybody. Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 18:27
  • I was afraid that would be the answer.... :( Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 18:44
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    There are QoS mechanisms for wireless, but only if the client agrees to use them. You are at the mercy of unmanaged clients who don't play by the rules. Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 19:05
  • How would one impliment the QoS for wifi? is this an app which the client needs to run? Is it something which can be implemented on iOS devices? Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 19:34
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    Many (wired) APs at low power serving as few devices (small physical areas) as possible would be one approach to minimizing airwave contention. It's also general good wifi design practice. Commented Nov 13, 2016 at 22:51