Network Cost Awareness lets you control the bandwidth that Norton uses. By default, Network Cost Awareness is turned on and set to Auto. In Windows 7 or earlier, the default setting is No Limit. If you have a slow Internet connection, you can reduce the bandwidth that Norton uses. You can also set communication policies for all network connections that your computer uses by changing Network Cost Awareness settings.
Define the Internet usage for Norton
- Start Norton.
If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click .
- In the Norton main window, click .
- In the Settings window, click .
- On the General Settings tab, in the Network Cost Awareness row, click . If the Configure option is disabled, move the On/Off switch to .
- In the Network Cost Awareness settings window, under the Policy column, click the drop-down list next to the network connection for which you want to set up a policy.
- Select one of the following:
- Auto Allows Norton to receive all product and virus definition updates based on the Windows cost awareness policy.
The Auto option is available only in Windows 8 or later.
- No Limit Allows Norton to use the required network bandwidth to receive all product and virus definition updates. If you use Windows 7 or earlier, the default policy is No Limit.
- Economy Allows Norton to access the Internet only to receive critical product updates and virus definitions. If you have a limited Internet connection, ensures you are protected from critical security threats.
- No Traffic Blocks Norton from connecting to the Internet. If you choose this policy, Norton cannot receive critical virus definitions and program updates, which can lead to potential dangers and virus attacks.
- Auto Allows Norton to receive all product and virus definition updates based on the Windows cost awareness policy.
- Click , and then click .
- In the Settings window, click .
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