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Restarting your modem is step 1 in troubleshooting internet connectivity problems when Facebook is down?

• code_duck 12y ago
  It wasn't stated that that was the first thing he tried. I've experienced router/modem issues where only certain sites were inaccessible until one or both pieces of equipment were restarted. I'd be interested in knowing exactly what happens to a router's software to make that happen.
  • saraid216 12y ago
    I'd spitball a guess that it has to do with the firewall rules on the modem or router running themselves into a bad state. That would explain why a restart fixes it, since the state would be cleared.
  • jorkro 12y ago
    That can be caused by a variety of issues. From the top of my head, I would investigate broken DNS caches and incorrect MTU settings.
• IvyMike 12y ago
  It's almost like he mentioned it because he realized it was silly after the fact and wanted to share that bit of mirth with us.
  • deleted 12y ago
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  • obituary_latte 12y ago
    Or Facebook is just that important. We will never know for sure.