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4-2-9. Bandwidth Management

Function name:

Bandwidth Management

Function description:

Bandwidth Management function is used to set up the limit of Ingress and Egress bandwidth for each port.

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Parameter description:

Port Number:

Choose the port that you would like this function to work on it. Valid range of the port is 1~16. If you would like to set up all ports at a time, user is also allowed to choose “All” in the selection list to simplify the procedure of configuration.

All Traffic for Ingress Rate Limiting:

Set up the limit of Ingress bandwidth for the port you choose. Incoming traffic will be discarded if the rate exceeds the value you set up in Data Rate field. Pause frames are also generated if flow control is enabled. The limited format of the packet includes unicast, broadcast and multicast. Valid range is 0~1000.

Broadcast & Multicasat for Ingress Rate Limiting:

Set up the limit of Ingress bandwidth for the port you choose. Incoming traffic will be discarded if the rate exceeds the value you set up in Data Rate field. The limited format of the packet only includes broadcast and multicast. Valid range is 0~1000.

Publication date: January, 2005

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ES-516G+ specifications

Edimax Technology has carved a niche for itself in the realm of networking devices, and one of its standout products is the Edimax ES-516G+. This 16-port Ethernet switch is designed to meet the demanding needs of small to medium-sized businesses and network enthusiasts.

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