Yes, a cloud firewall's internet edge bandwidth can limit traffic. The internet edge bandwidth refers to the maximum data transfer rate allowed between the cloud environment and the external internet. If this bandwidth is set to a specific limit, it will restrict the amount of traffic that can pass through the firewall to or from the internet.
For example, if a cloud firewall is configured with an internet edge bandwidth limit of 1 Gbps (gigabit per second), the total traffic flowing in and out of the cloud resources through this firewall cannot exceed 1 Gbps. This can affect the performance of applications that require high bandwidth, such as video streaming services or large file transfers.
In the context of cloud services, if you are using a provider like Tencent Cloud, you can manage and adjust the bandwidth limits of your cloud firewall through Tencent Cloud's security products, such as the Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) or the Tencent Cloud Security Group. These services allow you to set policies that control the traffic flow and ensure that your applications receive the necessary bandwidth while maintaining security.