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How to limit player bandwidth on a TF2 server
Type sv_maxrate 0 in the server console for unlimited bandwidth per player, or a byte cap like 196608 on a weak connection.
sv_maxrate
Sets the maximum bandwidth per player in bytes per second. 0 means unlimited.
sv_maxrate <bytes> Examples
sv_maxrate 0 No cap on player bandwidth.
Arguments
bytesRequired- Bytes per second. 0 is unlimited.
What it does
Caps the rate value that players can use. Leave it at 0 unless you need to limit upload use on a weak connection.
The game's own description: Max bandwidth rate allowed on server, 0 == unlimited
Run it on your server
On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to tf/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a TF2 server first.
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