Port Rate Control in Kbps

Question

I am trying to create a test environment where I can reduce port speeds to really low data rates. Preferably as slow as 1 Kbps but 10 Kbps would be suitable. Yes, I said "Kbps" not Mbps...this is IoT.

Does Netgear make a small switch with this capability? I see as slow as 512 Kbps settings but I am trying to do this as a satellite emulator of sorts where you charged a fortune in tiny increments.

Thank you!

ebikeeric · Answer

bump. Anyone? Buehler?

BrianL · Answer

Hi ebikeeric,
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You can look at our Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch line to see all the models that can support at least 512 kbps of port rate limit. Then, submit an idea /or feature request here.
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Kind regards,

schumaku · Answer

Consider implementing a software bridge, e.g based on iptables, where you can netem and the like:
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tc qdisc add dev eth0 root netem rate 56kbit
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No way on a real-world low-cost switch, which requires have different capabilities.

ebikeeric · Answer

Thanks for taking the time to respond.&nbsp; It appears Netgear does not allow for this capability without complex command line activity and software - which is not something I can do for this.

schumaku · Answer

Not talking of any physical Netgear (or other brand) switch - much more, I have a small Linux system in mind 8-)
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Rate limits on physical switches massively depend on the hardware capabilities. Typically, one can set % numbers, typically in steps of about 5%. Background: Switches are made for fast frame forwarding, not for laboratory type applications - counting frames is a switch competency, not throttling the way you expect.

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