How to Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered in Windows

Get the Creator's Update if you're not already updated., Open the Settings app., Navigate to Network & Internet. , Select Ethernet from the left pane. , In the center part of the window, click or tap the connection you'd like to set as metered...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get the Creator's Update if you're not already updated.

    Download the Update Assistant here.The Creator's Update adds a bunch of new features to your device,including the ability to meter an Ethernet connection.
  2. Step 2: Open the Settings app.

    Press the Start button and select the Settings gear.

    You can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing ⊞ Win+I together. ,,, Usually, there will only be one connection shown. , Your connection is now metered.
  3. Step 3: Navigate to Network & Internet.

  4. Step 4: Select Ethernet from the left pane.

  5. Step 5: In the center part of the window

  6. Step 6: click or tap the connection you'd like to set as metered.

  7. Step 7: Toggle the slider below Set as metered connection.

Detailed Guide

Download the Update Assistant here.The Creator's Update adds a bunch of new features to your device,including the ability to meter an Ethernet connection.

Press the Start button and select the Settings gear.

You can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing ⊞ Win+I together. ,,, Usually, there will only be one connection shown. , Your connection is now metered.

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