Unexplained spikes in data usage during the day.

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jimbob79

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#146808 29-May-2014 16:31

Hi all.

For the last few days I keep seeing spikes in my data usage during the day when nobody is home and PC is turned off. I've changed password on my Wireless router (WPA2+AES). I just can't explain it.

Only other devices are WDTVLive Hub (witch is turned off in standby mode when not use) and Linksys SPA3202

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#1056080 29-May-2014 16:35

Forgot the DishTV digital TV Decoder.

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#1056084 29-May-2014 16:40

Turn off the router next time youre out. See if V/fone record any usage then. If they do, then something odd with your line and/or their usage meter.

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#1056326 29-May-2014 23:57

cable or dsl, it has been said that if your on cable the data is counted even if your modem is off.

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#1056781 30-May-2014 19:19

Something strange is going on.

Wife has been home today doing the usual facebook, email, youtube, phone calls (VoIP) etc. Today's chart is not showing anything.?? I know there is a few hours delay in the data being recorded to update the charts. But err.

I just taken this screenshot at 7:10PM

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#1056782 30-May-2014 19:19

phantomdb: cable or dsl, it has been said that if your on cable the data is counted even if your modem is off.

Cable. 50/10

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#1056791 30-May-2014 19:45

As above, try powering off your router and see if it continues. Note : Any traffic destined for you (ie:incoming) is counted towards your data cap.

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