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smallclone
10-04-2012, 15:05
As STM is topical, what is the best tool I can use for making sure I don't go over the threshold?

I have a problem in that I sometimes stream to my TV via a media player and therefore both my PCs are switched off.

How can I tell if I am nearing the limit?

Thanks
thenry
10-04-2012, 15:07
what equipment have you got set up?
smallclone
10-04-2012, 15:10
what equipment have you got set up?

1 PC upstairs
1 laptop downstairs
V+
Media player
10MB
modem

I streamed 2 hours of content yesterday via my media player, and then turned on my PC, downlaoded a 1GB file and was STM'd.

My fault completely - but it would be nice to know how mcuh i have left. Can I do this for non PC content if both PCs switched off?
thenry
10-04-2012, 15:12
no sorry i meant modem/router ?
smallclone
10-04-2012, 15:17
no sorry i meant modem/router ?

Cable Modem (no idea what type)
Tenda N300 Router

Tv using wi-fi pulled from media player.
thenry
10-04-2012, 15:27
could you post the model number of both the modem and router (not the MAC or serial number)
smallclone
10-04-2012, 15:33
could you post the model number of both the modem and router (not the MAC or serial number)

I will do this when I get home

cheers
craigj2k12
10-04-2012, 15:38
does your modem look like this?

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and the router look like this?

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smallclone
10-04-2012, 15:40
does your modem look like this?

http://is01.thegumtree.com/image/big/113958889.jpg

Yes

and the router look like this?

http://www.homeserverland.com/wiki/images/b/b9/Dlink-dir615.jpg

Yes.

It's this one:

http://image.ebuyer.com/UK/w0155638_newpage.jpg
craigj2k12
10-04-2012, 15:43
Oh right, sorry, got mixed up - google search for Tenda N300 brings up a USB receiver. Looks like Tenda gave their router and USB receiver the same model number!
thenry
10-04-2012, 15:59
crap. i cant even find the manual for the router.

preferably you want a monitor built into the router. not sure your router has that.

1) call VM for a SuperHub, say your old modems shot. 2) buy a new router able to monitor usage UNLESS you get on well with the SuperHub which has a monitor BUT it does reset when the power is disconnected
smallclone
10-04-2012, 16:05
crap. i cant even find the manual for the router.

preferably you want a monitor built into the router. not sure your router has that.

1) call VM for a SuperHub, say your old modems shot. 2) buy a new router able to monitor usage UNLESS you get on well with the SuperHub which has a monitor BUT it does reset when the power is disconnected

Thanks

Can I not just request a superhub anyway?

How can they enforce a STM when their equipment doesn't even monitor usage?
thenry
10-04-2012, 16:29
Thanks

Can I not just request a superhub anyway?

no harm in trying although they may try charge you.

How can they enforce a STM when their equipment doesn't even monitor usage?

they do now
smallclone
11-04-2012, 12:48
I presume the answer will be No, although I haven't tried. If it is,:

Is there a chart anywhere, that shows estimated amount of downloaded Megabytes 2 hours of streaming SD content incurrs?

I really have no idea how much this would use up.

Thanks

---------- Post added at 12:48 ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 ----------

Answered my own question with this:

http://www.cableone.net/pages/datacalculator.html#

No idea how accurate it is.

But it basically states that streaming just 1 football match in HD at 3pm on a Saturday will mean I get STMd



:(
thenry
11-04-2012, 13:09
try calling retention/thinking of leaving
adduxi
11-04-2012, 13:21
As thenry says, the only real way to monitor is via a good router. Some take 'open source' firmware and have really good monitoring tools.
Tomato is great, it does both realtime and historical monitoring, and and as a plus can store all the numbers in a different location, e.g. a server.
I have stats going back for a couple of years ...... I know, just call me a geek ;)
smallclone
11-04-2012, 14:10
Can I just upgrade my router to get these monitoring tools or do i also ahve to have a superhub?
Ken Jude
11-04-2012, 14:24
Can I just upgrade my router to get these monitoring tools or do i also ahve to have a superhub?

Yes, just having the right router will do the job. If it's got the right software and functionality it will do it for you regardless of what modem it's connected to.
smallclone
11-04-2012, 14:31
Thanks. And for my next question:

Have you got any recommendations of such a router? (Sorry I have no idea what to even search for)
thenry
11-04-2012, 15:37
Can I just upgrade my router to get these monitoring tools or do i also ahve to have a superhub?

you don't have to but its a wise move. it shouldnt cost you anything anyway.

Thanks. And for my next question:

Have you got any recommendations of such a router? (Sorry I have no idea what to even search for)

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12/33686774-looking-for-good-wireless-router-100mb.html