bandwidth
Bandwidth defines the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, determining how much data can be transmitted per second and influencing overall network speed and capacity.
Bandwidth represents the capacity of a network link to carry data, measured in bits per second (bps). Higher bandwidth enables faster data transfers, supports more simultaneous users, and is critical for applications like video streaming and cloud services.
Bandwidth can be symmetric or asymmetric, physical or logical, and impacts data transfer speed, application performance, and scalability. Effective bandwidth management involves monitoring, planning, and implementing QoS to allocate resources where needed.
Regular speed tests and bandwidth monitoring help identify bottlenecks and optimize network performance. Proper planning ensures infrastructure can meet current and future demands.
Alternatives to increasing bandwidth include optimizing traffic flows or deploying caching and compression technologies.