How to Set Up a Metered Internet Connection in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated January 03, 2024

Here is the way about how to set up a metered internet connection in windows 10 you need to know.

As your guys know that Window 10 is the latest version of Microsoft's operation system, it brings new and optimized features along with revamped interface which means no matter how experienced you are with Windows, you still need helps to grips with Windows 10. Have you ever been tethered to a mobile network with the limited amount of data while not willing to occupy too much bandwidth in your home network, Windows 10 have the solution, The operating system features a built-in "Metered connection" mode that reduces bandwidth.

And now let's talk about how to set up a metered internet connection in Windows 10.

Steps to Set Up a Metered Internet Connection in Windows 10

Attentions, there are two kinds of network which could set as metered.

Type 1: Set a Wi-Fi Connection as Metered
Type 2: Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered

Type 1: Set a Wifi Connection as Metered

Step 1: To set a Wi-Fi connection as metered, first you should do as Settings>Network & Internet> Wi-Fi. Click the name of the Wi-Fi connection you're connected to.

open wifi setting window

Step 2: Switch on the "Set as metered connection" option of the current Wi-Fi network here.

set wifi as metered

Type 2: Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered

Step 1: Follow the navigation chain as Settings> Network & Internet> Ethernet. Choose the name of your current using Ethernet connection.

open ethernet settings

Step 2: Turn on the "Set as metered connection" option for the ethernet.

set ethernet metered

Tip: Now, you'll find that you have set up a metered internet connection in windows 10 successfully, If not, try to check your network and connection settings.

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