Windows 10 - Set Up a Metered Connection

Here's how to limit the data used by your device connected to a PC running Windows 10.

If you want to limit the data used by your device connected to a PC running Windows® 10, view this info.

A metered connection allows you to control the amount of data used on a connection with a data limit. Cellular devices are metered by default.

From the Windows desktop, navigate:

Start

Settings icon

Utilize the touchscreen (if available) or mouse to select the on-screen options.

From the left pane, select

Wi-Fi

From the Wi-Fi section, select

Manage known networks

Select the desired wireless network connection.

Select

Properties

Select the

Set as metered connection switch

to turn on Windows switch on icon

or off