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15-06-2008 12:02 PM
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Trying to raise a support question on this is totally ridiculous as all I do is go around in circles due to the unfriendlyness of the website. Its easier to find hen's teeth in the desert. Obviously they do not want you querying this abnormality therefore make it as difficult as possible for you to raise a question. I can't even find out how to go about terminating the account.
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
15-06-2008 1:01 PM
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15-06-2008 2:02 PM
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Quote from: Surfer As I have a similar problem and I regard myself as a low user, I am surprised that I have nearly downloaded 1GB this month considering I only came on line on or after the 24th of May 2008 when previously my average monthly usage was under 500mg per month. Are we being ripped off regarding or is this a server error. How can i go about getting a breakdown of my usage?
Trying to raise a support question on this is totally ridiculous as all I do is go around in circles due to the unfriendliness of the website. Its easier to find hen's teeth in the desert. Obviously they do not want you querying this abnormality therefore make it as difficult as possible for you to raise a question. I can't even find out how to go about terminating the account.
The steps to raise a question on this are as follows:
1) Log on to the Member Centre as usual
2) Click Help & Support
3) Click Help Assistant
4) Click [ More ] under the My Broadband Connection section
5) Click the 10th query in the list "I have a Query about My Broadband Usage"
6) Type your query into the box and click Send to submit it.
It is recognised that on many (most?) occasions the Help Assistant fails miserably to fulfil its intended purpose. The prototype of an "intelligent" revision of this was shown at the recent Open Day and my impression was that those who tried it were impressed. Hopefully that will be released soon.
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
15-06-2008 2:22 PM
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16-06-2008 9:30 PM
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16-06-2008 10:00 PM
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16-06-2008 11:25 PM
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Quote from: Surfer Is there an independent program that one can download that will monitor your usage without being intrusive?
You could try DUMeter or NetMonitor.
Remember that they only tally usage for the machine they're installed on and not accross your entire network so, for example, if someone was hijacking your wireless it wouldn't show.
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
17-06-2008 4:10 AM
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17-06-2008 7:56 AM
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I am fed up with complaining which is why I am considering a move to BBYW2 so that my limit goes from 2gb to 15gb per month, unfortunately it will probably be at the expense of performance.
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
17-06-2008 10:27 AM
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17-06-2008 10:58 AM
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The problem with Netmeter/DUmeter is that they only report usage on your computer. We record all of your uploads and downloads on your connection, which is what hits your router and not just your computer. There is nothing to say that your router was not sending or receiving a spurious level of traffic and if your connection was not secure, then Netmeter would not report any of this usage.
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
17-06-2008 11:28 AM
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I appreciate what you say, I am not complaining, merely reporting my minor problem in case it is of interest to other users or Plusnet. I have taken all possible steps to secure my wireless connection so if my router is sending and receiving spurious data, then the only cure would be to turn it off when my PC is not in use?
Re: Unexplained usage - 1.0GB spike
17-06-2008 11:41 AM
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I wouldn't worry about it too much unless it happens again. As you say, it was during off peak, so shouldn't be of any massive concern and generally I'd advocate leaving your router switched on at all times.
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