Skype crashing your Siemens 4200?

Problem: Windows Skype versions 3.8 through 4.0 BETA and Apple OS X Skype version 2.7.0.330 and later cause the Siemens 4200 router to reboot.

Cause: Skype 3.8 introduced a new UPnP scheme which uses an, as yet, undisclosed UPnP command that causes the Siemens 4200 to reboot.

Solution: Disable UPnP in your router. Depending on your firmware version, the web GUI menu to disable UPnP can be found in Setup -> UPnP. Check the Disable UPnP radio button and then choose the Apply button.

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