|
| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +meta: |
| 3 | + title: How to adjust the available bandwidth for a Mac mini |
| 4 | + description: Discover step-by-step instructions for adjusting (upgrading or downgrading) the available bandwidth for your Mac mini. |
| 5 | +content: |
| 6 | + h1: How to adjust the available bandwidth for a Mac mini |
| 7 | + paragraph: Discover step-by-step instructions for adjusting (upgrading or downgrading) the available bandwidth for your Mac mini. |
| 8 | +tags: elastic-metal bandwidth putty |
| 9 | +dates: |
| 10 | + validation: 2025-06-23 |
| 11 | + posted: 2025-06-23 |
| 12 | +--- |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +Every Mac mini comes with a designated bandwidth allowance. Increase your server's connectivity with additional, high-performance bandwidth options of up to 10Gbps, all with unlimited traffic. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +<Macro id="requirements" /> |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) |
| 19 | +- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization |
| 20 | +- An Mac mini [installed](/elastic-metal/quickstart/#how-to-create-an-elastic-metal-server) |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +## Upgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +Follow these steps to boost the bandwidth of your Mac mini: |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +1. Navigate to **Apple silicon** under the **Bare Metal** section in the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. This action takes you to the Apple silicon dashboard. |
| 27 | +2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page. |
| 28 | +3. Click **Settings** to see a list of available configurations. Then click **Manage bandwidth** in the **Public bandwidth** section. A pop-up window appears. |
| 29 | +4. Choose the desired maximum bandwidth for your Mac mini. The associated monthly fee displays on the right side of the pop-up. |
| 30 | + <Message type="note"> |
| 31 | + The maximum available bandwidth for each Mac mini is determined by the physical conditions of the network card installed, as specified in the offer description. |
| 32 | + </Message> |
| 33 | +5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selected bandwidth. A summary of your order displays |
| 34 | +6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to initiate the bandwidth upgrade process for your Mac mini. |
| 35 | + <Message type="tip"> |
| 36 | + The initial month's fee for your chosen bandwidth option will be billed prorated. |
| 37 | + </Message> |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +## Downgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +To reduce the bandwidth for your Mac mini, follow these steps: |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +1. Access the **Apple silicon** section within the **Bare Metal** category of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com). |
| 44 | +2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page. |
| 45 | +3. Navigate to **Settings** and then to the **Public bandwidth** section. Click **Manage bandwidth** to open a pop-up. |
| 46 | +4. Adjust the bandwidth to your desired level. The associated monthly fee will be adjusted accordingly. |
| 47 | + <Message type="tip"> |
| 48 | + Sliding the bar to the far left will reduce the bandwidth to the value initially included with your Mac mini. |
| 49 | + </Message> |
| 50 | +5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selection after reviewing the order summary. |
| 51 | +6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to execute the bandwidth downgrade process. |
0 commit comments