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Bonus Plan data amount is mysteriously shrinking.
When I check my plan data I notice the Bonus Plan data is shrinking despite our not using it very often. Infrequently I may get some news online between 7 and 8 am but normally we are not accessing t...
You can use this path to figure out usage:
Click Usage (top of page), then Usage Details
Click Usage again, then Connected Devices
You'd have to do a bit of digging to see what used the network when.
You can also use the free app Glasswire, but it has to be installed on every device.
If you want to make sure nothing uses your network between 2-8, turn off the modem when you go to bed. If you keep it on, things like automatic updates will draw from the data buckets even if you're not there.
Gotcha.
When I looked at Connected Devices it said my LAN router (TPLink Archer AX73) had used 6.5 GB in the past 24 hours. Does that 6.5 GB mean it includes all devices connected to my LAN router and accessing data online? I think my Smart TV is still assigned to the HughesNet router but the Dish Network data streaming is routed through the Archer.
What is the best configuration for maximizing throughout and minimal data waste? I have the Archer router so I can assign static DHCP addressing to my LAN devices.
Thanks...
Short answer: Yes.
Slightly longer answer: If you used 6.5GB that’s a bit more than an hour of HD streaming - if you can lower the resolution to SD, I’d do it. Keep in mind that your Dish box may also use data for things other than streaming (e.g., guide data searches), but can add up to large amounts over time.
Thanks for the input. 👍
