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Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app

Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app
Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app
2026-04-06 20:59:24
Tags: #Firmware Update #Wi-Fi 7
Model: Archer BE9700  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.7 Build 20251027 rel.50074(5553)

When using the tether app. it is reporting excessive use. As in 10tb yesterday alone.

 

According to it my ring doorbell which has a 2.4ghz connection uploaded 9.8Tb yesterday.  its not mathematically possible for a 2.4 ghz connection to move that much data in 24hrs.

I see for other TP link routers there is a firmware fix for this issue.

Is there a fix for this router?

I have noticed this happening for over a week. Sometimes it still says Items I removed from the network (disconnected from power) that it reports as using data.

It is frustrating to say the least.
I like the router otherwise. 
Except for the fact I cant track my data usage.

 

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Re:Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app
2026-04-10 01:33:38

Hello @Tommy72 ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Yes, this anomaly can be corrected in the beta firmware. See What Can I Do If Traffic Usage Data Is Unusually High?

Welcome to our Community! Latest Pre-Release firmware: ▷Archer BE550 V2 Enhances EasyMesh Support with Guest/IoT/MLO Extension ▷Archer BE550 V1 Supports Guest/IoT Network Extension ▷Archer GE550/GE650 V2 Introduces AI QoS, VPN Enhancements More posts, please see: ▷Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here! Contact via Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new post for urgent problems (not online 24/7). Click Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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Re:Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app
2026-04-29 14:56:52

  @Joseph-TP , I can also report a similar issue with the Archer BE900 v2.0 router as well.  Anything newer than the last 1.3.1 firmware that may address this?

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Re:Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app
2026-04-30 02:17:30

Hello @dhamiter ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Have you recently updated to 1.3.1 Build 20260208? Did "excessive data usage" start after version 1.3.1? 

 

We recommend sending an email to forumsupport.usa@tp-link.com  with the following information:

Subject: [Forum Escalation][ID 861580] Excessive Data usage reporting with Tether app for Archer BE900-v2-1.3.1

Forum Nickname: dhamiter

Thread URL: https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/861580?replyId=1688422

Model&Version: Archer BE900-v2-1.3.1

Description: 

Any Other Relevant Information:

Please attach the configuration file and system log on your router for further investigation.

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Once sent, a ticket will be created in our support system, and a team member will follow up to gather more information or troubleshoot the case.

Welcome to our Community! Latest Pre-Release firmware: ▷Archer BE550 V2 Enhances EasyMesh Support with Guest/IoT/MLO Extension ▷Archer BE550 V1 Supports Guest/IoT Network Extension ▷Archer GE550/GE650 V2 Introduces AI QoS, VPN Enhancements More posts, please see: ▷Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here! Contact via Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new post for urgent problems (not online 24/7). Click Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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