NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Marlowwebb25
Jan 23, 2020Tutor
Data usage spike
I just recently got the above router modem to go with my new comcast xfinity since I did not want their crappy router, however for the first time ever I am set to go over my 1TB of data. When I had at...
Marlowwebb25
Jan 24, 2020Tutor
Thank you for the response, xfinity has a calculator that estimates how much data you will go through based on your usage that’s what I was referencing. Is there a way to stop my router/ Samsung tv from streaming in 4K? I’ve already adjusted the download speed in Netflix but is there a general setting to potentially lower the capability on either the router or tv so it’s not always trying pull the 4K? Thanks again!!!
FURRYe38
Jan 24, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You'd have to check with the TVs mfr to see if there is any configuration to change with in the TV to not allow 4K streaming. Theres is no setting with in the modem/router to inhibit 4K streaming.