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Firefox hangs when using an aircard, not wifi, is there a fix?

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PMinDC
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When using an air card Firefox will often hang/not connect to a new web page or link. Any streaming music will still play and google chat will work but a link or new homepage tab will just spin and spin. The only way to fix it is to disconnect, at which point the page will display as partially loaded vs blank, and reconnect or use another browser. This does not happen using a wifi connection. Upon reconnection the page will load immediately once I refresh. It seems to be worse on some days vs others.

When using an air card Firefox will often hang/not connect to a new web page or link. Any streaming music will still play and google chat will work but a link or new homepage tab will just spin and spin. The only way to fix it is to disconnect, at which point the page will display as partially loaded vs blank, and reconnect or use another browser. This does not happen using a wifi connection. Upon reconnection the page will load immediately once I refresh. It seems to be worse on some days vs others.

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FredMcD
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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Then; Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: Clear Now

and

  • Remove Cookies

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Then Tools > Options > Privacy.

Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar.. Then Tools > Options > Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.

FredMcD
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It might also be a problem with the provider.