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Stonyer
Aug 05, 2024Follower
Circle First Gen Internet Usage
I have an orbi router and recently just set up the parental controls for the kids. The problem is their phones are constantly pinging the wifi and using up their usage with things like background tasks and updates. Any ideas how to get the usage to be accurate?
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message