How to configure bandwidth control to limit incoming or outgoing traffic rate

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This example shows administrators how to configure bandwidth control to manage traffic rates. We can limit either incoming traffic, outgoing traffic, or both. In this example, we use two computers: FTP Client (PC) and FTP Server (FTPServer). PC will either be uploading files or downloading files from the FTP Server.

Note:

All network IP addresses and subnet masks are used as examples in this article. Please replace them with your actual network IP addresses and subnet masks.

1. Configure Switch

1-1. Enter the web GUI. Go to Menu > Advanced Application > Bandwidth Control. Check the “Active” box. Key in the rate in Ingress Rate (PC Upload rate) = 10240 kbps and Egress Rate (PC Download rate) = 20480 kbps. Remember to check the port “Active” boxes as well. Click “Apply”.

2. Test the Result

2-1. Use PC to upload a file to the FTP Server. Transfer rate should be more or less 1.2 MB/s (or 10240 Mb/s).

2-2. Use PC to download a file from the FTP Server. Transfer rate should be more or less 2.4 MB/s (or 20480 Mb/s).