Ensure you get the most out of your internet connection with this easy guide! Learn how to set up a metered connection in Windows OS in just a few steps.
Metered connections are an important part of managing your data usage. With a metered connection, you can set limits on how much data you are allowed to use and can help you better manage your data usage and costs. Fortunately, setting up a metered connection in Windows OS is easy and can be done in just a few steps.
Step 1: Open the Network and Sharing Center
The first step in setting up a metered connection in Windows OS is to open the Network and Sharing Center. To do this, press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Then type “control netconnections” and press Enter. This will open the Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2: Select your Network Connection
Once the Network and Sharing Center is open, you will need to select the network connection you want to set up as a metered connection. This can be done by clicking on the “Change adapter settings” link in the left-hand pane. This will open a list of all the available network connections. Select the one you want to set up as a metered connection and right click on it. Then select “Properties” from the context menu that appears.
Step 3: Change the Connection Properties
Once you have selected the network connection you want to set up as a metered connection, it’s time to change the connection’s properties. To do this, click on the “Networking” tab. Then check the box next to “Set as metered connection” and click “OK”.
Step 4: Confirm the Change
Once you have made the changes, you will be asked to confirm them. Click “Yes” to confirm the changes and the network connection will be set up as a metered connection.
Step 5: Set Limits
If you want to set limits to your data usage, you will need to do this in the Settings app. To do this, open the Start Menu and type “Settings” into the search box. Then click on the “Settings” app and select “Network & Internet”. Next, select the “Data usage” option and click on the “Set limit” button. From here, you can set limits for data usage and will be able to monitor your data usage in real-time.
Step 6: Monitor Your Data Usage
Once you have set up a metered connection and set any limits, you will need to monitor your data usage to make sure you don’t exceed your limits. To do this, open the Settings app and select “Network & Internet”. Then click on the “Data usage” option and you will be able to view the amount of data you have used and the amount of data you have remaining.
Setting up a metered connection in Windows OS is easy and it can help you better manage your data usage and costs. By following these steps, you will be able to easily set up a metered connection and be able to monitor your data usage in real-time.
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