It's possible to restrict the actual bandwidth, the client will be using for its transfers. Furthermore the client makes a distinction between LAN and internet bandwidth, to have more flexibility.
Setting an internet bandwidth limit
To set an internet bandwidth limit:
- Enable the Expert Mode.
- Click on Preferences in the main window.
- Click on Network.
- Select a suitable profile from the Internet speed dropdown box or choose Custom to enter custom values.
Default: Unlimited
Speed | Upload | Download |
---|---|---|
Auto-detect | variable | variable |
Cable / DSL 1000 | 11 kb/s | unlimited |
Cable / DSL 2000 | 23 kb/s | unlimited |
Cable / DSL 6000 | 46 kb/s | unlimited |
Cable / DSL 16000 | 69 kb/s | unlimited |
Cable / DSL 20000 | 128 kb/s | unlimited |
Cable / DSL 30000 | 192 kb/s | unlimited |
T1 (1.544mbit) | 140 kb/s | unlimited |
T3 (43.232mbit) | 3930 kb/s | unlimited |
Unlimited | unlimited | unlimited |
Custom | configurable | configurable |
Auto-detect performs a periodic file upload and download with on the central server to judge on optimal connection speeds.
Setting an internet bandwidth limit
To set an internet bandwidth limit:
- Enable the Expert Mode.
- Click on Preferences in the main window.
- Click on Network.
- Select a suitable profile from the LAN speed dropdown box or choose Custom to enter custom values.
Default: Unlimited
Speed | Upload | Download |
---|---|---|
Lan 10mbit/s | 1mb/s | unlimited |
Lan 100mbit/s | 10mb/s | unlimited |
Lan 1000mbit/s | 100mb/s | unlimited |
Unlimited | unlimited | unlimited |
Custom | configurable | configurable |