Computer crashing when Primary on Linksys router

IF YOU HAVE A Linksys NC100 OR Linksys LNE100TX model 5 network interface card

And you are running WinMX using a Primary connection to the network and are having problems which causes the computer to restart after running WinMX this is a potential solution.

Windows 2000/XP are set to automatically restart the computer on a fatal error, In order to prevent the operating system from restarting automatically change Windows Startup and Recovery option...

98/ME Go to step B

Step A

2k and XP users Start with Step A

1. Right-click My Computer icon on desktop, and choose Properties.

2. Click Advanced tab, then Startup and Recovery.

3. Uncheck the Automatically Reboot.

4. Click O.K. to accept change.

Step B

The most common error message is DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.

This error is usually a driver related problem with a network interface device. Users reporting this error are often have the latest drivers that are available from Linksys but problem still persists.

However

The Manufacturer of the chipset has drivers that resolves problem

Get it Here (For 98/ME/2000/XP)

If this solution is not appropriate for your situation , then you have the option of making a Secondary connection to the network, this should reduce the frequency of these problems, it is even likely that it will eliminate them. To configure WinMX to make a Secondary connection to the network rather than Primary go to Networks window in WinMX, and select the Make a Secondary connection to the network .