MSN Kills my router

Everytime I open MSN it kills my router. I have to restart the router and do ipconfig /release /renew and I was wondering if anyone could help me with this particular problem? Or have had a problem with this and know how to fix it?

Brandi Travis Mar 12, 2007

It's not msn.com it's the latest version of MSN messenger sorry for not being more clear.

There is no error message my internet connection simply dies and then I have to restart everything to get it to work okay again.

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I can?t imagine what www.msn.com could do to your system that would require manually reassigning an IP address. If you can you supply a few additional details about you?re problem perhaps we can assist: -what url are you going to. -what error message are you receiving when you go to the web site. -Any other pertinent information.

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Also I would hold off loading firmware other than what was released for the States until you are in desperation mode. There are other issues besides the warrantee you need to consider. Similar equipment sold in the States and overseas often have different functionality and features that tailor the device to conform to local laws and requirements.

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I haven't tried this particular router, but make sure you have the latest firmware installed on it. If yo're in europe it usually is released later than in the US, but you might try the US version of firmware anyway, it might work. It WILL void your warranty, though.

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