Deploying SPRs in Low Bandwidth Networks

About this task

The following steps outline Trend Micro recommended best practices when deploying SPRs in low bandwidth environments. Trend Micro recommends deploying at least one SPR for each low bandwidth site.

Procedure

  1. Use the Network Bandwidth Throttling Fixlet® to customize SPR network throttle settings to fit different outbound bandwidths and topologies.

    • For remote sites with less than 20 Mbps outbound bandwidth, use the Network Bandwidth Throttling Fixlet to customize network throttle settings.

    • According to real-world testing results, networks with an outbound bandwidth below 256 Kbps should not use smart scan or Web Reputation.

  2. Use the following table as a guide, when using the Network Bandwidth Throttling Fixlet.
    Table 1. Recommended Smart Scan Endpoints

    Outbound Bandwidth

    Recommended Number of Smart Scan Endpoints

    256 Kbps

    8

    512 Kbps

    20

    2 Mbps

    80

    6 Mbps

    610

    10 Mbps

    1000
  3. For more information on the Network Bandwidth Throttling Fixlet, see Smart Protection Relay - Network Bandwidth Throttling.