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El_Dub's avatar
El_Dub
Freshman
7 years ago

Useage Meter update in real time?

Is there any way that my useage meter can update itself in real time? I keep it open on my PC which is near my TV & when I stream something on Netflix, the meter never changes until I close & re-open...
Data Management
  • Amanda's avatar
    Amanda
    7 years ago

    Good morning,

     

    Thanks for getting back to me! Try the following steps and let me know if it helps at all:

     

     

    • Start > Settings > Network & Internet
    • From this page you should see your local network, be it wired or wireless.
    • Under "Change your network settings" click "Change adapter options"
    • A new window will open and you will see your network connections.
    • One of them should be in the category "internet access", possible labeled Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
    • Right click that icon and select "Properties"
    • From the new popup box, click "Configure"
    • Yet another box... Click on the tab labeled "Power Management"
    • Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
    • Click OK

     

     

    Please let me know if you don't see a certain setting or option.

     

    -Amanda

     

     

     

Amanda's avatar
Amanda
Moderator
7 years ago

Hi El_Dub,

 

I may know what is going on here... Are you using a laptop or desktop and what operating system?

  • El_Dub's avatar
    El_Dub
    Freshman
    7 years ago

    Desktop with Windows 10

    • MarkJFine's avatar
      MarkJFine
      Professor
      7 years ago
      El_Dub wrote:

      Desktop with Windows 10

      It should update periodically, say every 1-2 minutes or so. The modem polls your usage from the system every so often, and the app polls the modem every so often, albeit not necessarily at the same time.

      The process cuts down on network congestion so everyone's not tying the system up with status pings.
      If you need a more immediate update, just click on the area you're already on and it will force it to refresh the display with the most current data at the modem.

    • Amanda's avatar
      Amanda
      Moderator
      7 years ago

      Good morning,

       

      Thanks for getting back to me! Try the following steps and let me know if it helps at all:

       

       

      • Start > Settings > Network & Internet
      • From this page you should see your local network, be it wired or wireless.
      • Under "Change your network settings" click "Change adapter options"
      • A new window will open and you will see your network connections.
      • One of them should be in the category "internet access", possible labeled Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
      • Right click that icon and select "Properties"
      • From the new popup box, click "Configure"
      • Yet another box... Click on the tab labeled "Power Management"
      • Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
      • Click OK

       

       

      Please let me know if you don't see a certain setting or option.

       

      -Amanda

       

       

       

      • El_Dub's avatar
        El_Dub
        Freshman
        7 years ago

        Worked like a charm. Thanks, Amanda!