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Bandwidth Calculator

Estimate network bandwidth from users, average bitrate and usage overhead.

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Users active at the same time.

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Average data rate per user.

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Extra capacity for protocol and usage overhead.

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Formula

Required bandwidth = users × bitrate × (1 + overhead%).

Required bandwidth = users × bitrate × (1 + overhead%).

How it works

1

Enter concurrent users.

2

Enter average bitrate per user.

3

Add overhead and review required Mbps.

Important notes

Real network planning should also consider burst traffic, latency, redundancy and peak demand.