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Update network bandwidth

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

  • Your administrator has enabled permission to modify backup resource settings


šŸ“ 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:

  1. Start the inSync Client.

  2. On the navigation pane, click Settings.

  3. 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.

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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.

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