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Orbihouse1
Jan 26, 2024Aspirant
Anyone with Xfinity Internet notice a huge jump in their usage?
I have an Orbi AC2200 Router (CBR40) and have about 12 devices connected. We have Xfinity internet with 1.2T (1229 GB) in our plan. Last month and this month, we are exceeding our plan. This has NE...
Kitsap
Jan 26, 2024Master
If you have close by neighbors that could connect to your Wi-Fi, you will have to get serious with changing your Wi-Fi SSID's and passwords. Granted it is a pain. Some devices have data use tracking as part of their operating system. Windows and Android for two I know of.
If you have connected devices you let run or leave connected 24/7 when it is not necessary, turn them off.
Cameras are the primary IoT devices that can generate large amounts of data.
If you use cloud backups for your devices, check the settings. They can generate a lot of traffic.