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Usage monitor when idle
12-08-2014 1:35 PM
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On checking usage stats after logging in from my current location i notice that I am somehow using nearly 1GB a day? Appears to be around 650MB daytime use and around 310GB off peak use,
Anyone know why these figures are so high when the only thing connected is the router to the phone line and nothing else?
Cheers.
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12-08-2014 1:39 PM
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12-08-2014 1:40 PM
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If close to a 'GB' is being used in a day then you need to check (wi-fi) security settings on your router.
Do you have any other connected devices switched on in the home (security cameras or any 'smart' devices)?
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Re: Usage monitor when idle
12-08-2014 1:49 PM
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Quote from: w23 Are you certain you've not got any 'kB', 'MB' or 'GB' mixed up?
If close to a 'GB' is being used in a day then you need to check (wi-fi) security settings on your router.
Do you have any other connected devices switched on in the home (security cameras or any 'smart' devices)?
Yes it is nearly 1GB a day just a mistype on the offpeak I quoted (Peak 650MB Offpeak 310MB).
The only thing still running apart from the router is a wireless extender left plugged in at the opposite end of the house. Is it possible that relaying the wireless signal from the main router to the extender would use that much when no other devices are using the internet? Sky box still connected but not actually switched on or running anything. Also the amount being used is roughly the same each day both peak and off peak times?
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12-08-2014 1:59 PM
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That won't generate any Internet traffic.
Quote Is it possible that relaying the wireless signal from the main router to the extender would use that much when no other devices are using the internet?
Was it actually powered off OR in Standby ?
Quote Sky box still connected but not actually switched on or running anything
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Re: Usage monitor when idle
12-08-2014 2:09 PM
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12-08-2014 2:19 PM
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Re: Usage monitor when idle
12-08-2014 2:34 PM
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I wouldn't expect your Sky box to use that much data unless your were downloading or streaming.
I've attached a graph of your usage which shows a breakdown for August and also for a single day.
<img src="http://ccgi.jbraud.plus.com/images/1407849535-53ea143f3ca4b.png" />
<img src="http://ccgi.jbraud.plus.com/images/1407849451-53ea13eb5ee26.png" />
It's not been used throughout the majority of the day on the 10th, something has happened shortly after midnight.
It would be worth disconnecting your Sky box though for a night from your Internet to see if it does make a difference.
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12-08-2014 3:11 PM
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Re: Usage monitor when idle
12-08-2014 6:16 PM
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House became empty early hours of Sunday Morning (10th) and no one around until later this week which is why I noticed the odd usage whilst nothing in use.
No chance of disconnecting anything until later this week when I am back home.
Not really sure what it is but will try disconnecting the sky box and see if that makes any difference when I get back.
Guess it is not that worrying as it is unlimited usage with Plusnet.
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