Launching TF2 disconnects me from my internet.

#1

lambda

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Every time I open TF2 or refresh the server list, my internet will stop working. TF2 is the only game that consistently causes this, no other program or game does. It's not just steam, my browser disconnects, all programs on my computer loose access to the internet. Only after 3-4 minutes of waiting and restarting steam will my internet start working properly. I'm watching my router every time this happens. No flashing lights, no resets, everything's normal. I can login to my router, and from the information presented there, my connection is stable. Anyone have any ideas about this?

#2

v4na

2 Frags – +

I thought this was normal for TF2 lol

#3

flame

1 Frags – +

you have to turn down your internet bandwidth settings on steam I think. this used to happen to me and clockwork when we were at college.

#4

lambda

2 Frags – +

Thanks, I think that may have fixed it.-> Game Server Browser Ping Rate, turning this down to the lowest settings, although making server refresh take longer, seems to stop my modem from being flooded, or something like that...