Applicable to Client versions - Windows - v7.1.0 & above | macOS - v6.5.1, 7.1.0 & above | Linux - v5.9.x & above |
Overview
Overview
You can control how much network bandwidth the inSync Client uses during backups. Limiting bandwidth helps ensure that other applications on your device continue to perform well while backups run.
If your administrator allows it, you can adjust the bandwidth directly from the inSync Client. Otherwise, the setting appears as read-only.
Prerequisites
inSync Client is installed and activated on your device
š Note
If your administrator restricts this setting, you cannot change bandwidth locally. The option will not appear on the Settings window.
inSync Client requires a minimum bandwidth of 16 Kbps for backups over WAN. If you set the bandwidth as a percentage value, ensure that the maximum WAN bandwidth is not less than 16 Kbps.
The administrator defines the bandwidth the inSync Client can utilize for backups. inSync Client uses the lesser of the values configured by you and the administrator for backup.
Procedure
To update the network bandwidth utilization:
Start the inSync Client.
On the navigation pane, click Settings.
Under the General tab, move the Bandwidth Usage slider to set the network bandwidth that your laptop can consume while the inSync Client is backing up data.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Resolution |
Bandwidth slider is disabled | Admin has not allowed user-level control | Contact your administrator to enable Modify backup resources |
Backup is very slow | Bandwidth limit is set too low | Increase the slider value |
Changes do not take effect immediately | Backup already in progress | Wait for next backup cycle or restart backup |
Additional Information
Bandwidth limits are typically defined as a percentage of available network bandwidth.
The client calculates available bandwidth before backup and applies the configured percentage.
Setting very low bandwidth limits can significantly increase backup completion time or may result in backup not getting completed.