Server Browser dropping Internet?

[=)BiT(=BlackMage]

Occasionally, when I hit the Refresh List button on the server browser, it will drop my internet connection totally. Ventrilo, Xfire, even browsers won't work, but pinging will. I have to let it sit for 5 minutes or so to regain functionality.

[GrossKopf]

Occasionally, when I hit the Refresh List button on the server browser, it will drop my internet connection totally. Ventrilo, Xfire, even browsers won't work, but pinging will. I have to let it sit for 5 minutes or so to regain functionality.

There's talk on this forum and over on IW's forums regarding the server browser really affecting your internet connection. I guess we'll wait for 1.5 to see if they fix it.

[k-dawg]

Yes, it does.

I consider Patch 1.4 to be a virus: not only has it attacked CoD4, it also attacks your internet connection.

[GrossKopf]

I personally haven't seen any connection problems and haven't seen any problems with the 1.4 patch myself other than the server browser problem, which has existed since the game came out.

[imported_Evi1d33d]

It's because of the router. The server browser sends out tons of requests and the router gets clogged up. Usually a high end router will have no problem with it. It happens on Steam too but you can reduce the request rate.