# Enterprise Bandwidth Manager
Enterprise Bandwidth Manager (EBM) sets a maximum upload bandwidth cap for all cameras at a site. The cap applies to cloud-bound camera traffic, so you can protect WAN performance while cameras stay online.
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You need Org Admins or Site Admins permissions to manage the Enterprise Bandwidth Manager.
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### Allowlist domains for EBM
The following hostnames must be allowlisted for EBM. Use port 443 on TCP and UDP. For broader camera connectivity, see [Camera Network Settings](/verkada-cameras/configuration/camera-network-settings.md).
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\*.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
\*.vstream.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
\*.vosprey.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
\*.vsubmit.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
\*.vproxy.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
\*.vprovision.vnetcap.control.verkada.com
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## Overview
The Enterprise Bandwidth Management (EBM) service runs in the Verkada cloud and does not require any additional applications or on-site hardware. It monitors all upstream traffic at each site where it is enabled to ensure bandwidth usage stays within configured limits.
**For upstream bandwidth calculations, EBM accounts for two types of traffic:**
* Thumbnail and people/vehicle analytics traffic, which remain constant
* Cloud video streaming traffic, which occurs on demand
Archive creation and [cloud backup](/verkada-cameras/video-streaming-and-sharing/view-historical-footage/cloud-backup.md) uploads from the site are also included in upstream calculations and are limited when EBM is enabled.
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EBM automatically accounts for bandwidth used by thumbnails and analytics and throttles this traffic as site upstream usage approaches the configured bandwidth limit.
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#### Cloud video stream evaluation
**Once a new cloud video stream is initiated, EBM calculates:**
* Whether sufficient upstream bandwidth is available at the site
* If sufficient bandwidth is available, it initiates the stream and makes it playable
**If a new stream would exceed the configured site bandwidth limit, EBM:**
* Denies the stream request
* Displays an error message to the user
* Allows playback only after sufficient bandwidth becomes available
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When a stream of recorded video is started, it’s expected to see a spike greater than the camera bitrate, because video is prefetched for an optimal viewing experience.
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Both live and historical local video streams are exempt from EBM because their traffic stays entirely on the LAN. See [Local streaming on Verkada cameras](/verkada-cameras/video-streaming-and-sharing/live-streaming/local-streaming-on-verkada-cameras.md) for more information.
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## Set the bandwidth limit
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When EBM is enabled, video playback is limited to 1× speed.
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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
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**Next to the site name, click**  **and select Set Bandwidth Limit.**
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The first time you open EBM for a site, the bandwidth graph may take a few seconds to appear.
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**Select Set Limit and enter the limit in Mbps.**
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The limit can take up to 10 seconds to apply after you save. After you move a camera to the site, allow up to 10 minutes for behavior to fully align with the new site.
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**At the top right, click X to close.**
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## Determine bandwidth consumption
To monitor uplink usage, EBM graphs uplink usage in real time. You can access this graph while assessing bandwidth limits.
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For per-camera resting and streaming optimization (not a site-wide cap), see [Optimize Low Bandwidth Mode](/verkada-cameras/configuration/camera-network-settings/optimize-low-bandwidth-mode.md).
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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
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**Next to the site name, click**  **and select Set Bandwidth Limit.**
Use this graph to determine how much bandwidth users on the site use at a given time, gain insight into uplink usage statistics, and determine optimal bandwidth usage.
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By default, thumbnails are enabled, while analytics features can be toggled on or off in the camera settings. EBM considers a fixed bandwidth consumption for each feature.
| | |
| ----------- | ------------------------- |
| **Feature** | **Bandwidth consumption** |
| Thumbnails | 40 kbps |
| Analytics | 400 kbps |
For stream bandwidth consumption, use this table as a quick reference:
| | | |
| --------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Camera resolution** | **Stream resolution** | **Bandwidth consumption** |
| 4K | HQ | Up to 5 Mbps |
| 4K | SQ | 0.6 Mbps |
| Non-4K | HQ | Up to 3 Mbps |
| Non-4K | SQ | 0.3 Mbps |
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See [Bandwidth Consumption & Uplink Requirements for Video](/verkada-cameras/installation/bandwidth-consumption-uplink-requirements-for-video.md) for more model-specific information.
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## Terminate streams
You can manage active camera streams at a site, which is especially useful during investigations. If bandwidth approaches its limit or you need to prioritize network resources for critical operations, you can proactively terminate active video streams.
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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
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**Identify the site with active streams.**
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**Click**  **and select Set Bandwidth Limit.**
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**Configure a bandwidth limit if none exists.**
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The first time you open EBM for a site, the bandwidth graph may take a few seconds to appear.
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**Review the list of active streams and select the stream(s) you want to terminate.**
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**At the top right, click X to close.**
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Prefer to see it in action? Watch the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG7g5GIIlgI).
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