R219z 4G Hotspot – Data consumption when idle?

[Nimbus1]

Hello

I want to place this device high-up on a ceiling in my house for better 4G reception and keep it permanently powered on by a USB connecter plugged into the mains. This means powering it off when not being used would be very difficult.

My question is: when my laptop is in hibernate mode or switched off and not connected to the R219z via WiFi, will the R219z still consume any of the data SIMs pre-loaded data on its own?

Thanks

[Effie]

Hey @Nimbus1 I hope you're well! As long as no device is connected to the hotspot, no data should be used. 

[Pluginz]

Its pretty obvious, that if nothing is connected, it wont use any data. What a stupid thing to say.
That doesnt answer a single question asked.
Theres many reasons why a system in hibernation or sleep will still use data whilst machine is in a sleepy state. Otherwise wake on lan wouldnt work.

So the answer is, yes, data transfer can or will still be used if you run any type of WOL(wake on lan).  Magic packets.  The data usage isnt alot, but its still there.
Forgot to add the WoWLAN for wireless. Its all the same really

Happy days 🙂