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[GH-ISSUE #806] config portal - Opens msn.com - With Computer Ethernet Connected #673

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opened 2026-02-28 01:26:30 +03:00 by kerem · 9 comments

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Originally created by @froggerXR7 on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager/issues/806

config portal - Opens msn.com - With Computer Ethernet and WiFi Connected

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Wifi Manager Works Good For Me For A Long Time BUT.

I have been using wifi for ever
Just The other day i plug in my laptop ether cable and discovered by chance that WifiManager When connecting to the AP It Did Not Open The Manager Config Portal ? It Opened msn com ?

Laptop Has Both WIFI AND Ether Cable Connected

Works Good When Ether Cable Is Disconnected
This issue Dose Not Bother Me I rarely use ether net

Originally created by @froggerXR7 on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager/issues/806 config portal - Opens msn.com - With Computer Ethernet and WiFi Connected Google Chrome Wifi Manager Works Good For Me For A Long Time BUT. I have been using wifi for ever Just The other day i plug in my laptop ether cable and discovered by chance that WifiManager When connecting to the AP It Did Not Open The Manager Config Portal ? It Opened msn com ? Laptop Has Both WIFI AND Ether Cable Connected Works Good When Ether Cable Is Disconnected This issue Dose Not Bother Me I rarely use ether net

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@mindforger commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

you seem to suffer from an issue with blocking specific websites of microsoft, this seems to be a known behaviour and has probably nothing to do with the device

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/612201/msncom-opens-upon-plugging-in-ethernet-software-bug-virus-or-network-issue/

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/39yhp0/msn_homepage_keeps_opening_up_in_my_browser_chrome/

@mindforger commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): you seem to suffer from an issue with blocking specific websites of microsoft, this seems to be a known behaviour and has probably nothing to do with the device https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/612201/msncom-opens-upon-plugging-in-ethernet-software-bug-virus-or-network-issue/ https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/39yhp0/msn_homepage_keeps_opening_up_in_my_browser_chrome/

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@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

when using a captive portal you should disconnect other networks if you have this issue, I do not know of any workarounds

@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): when using a captive portal you should disconnect other networks if you have this issue, I do not know of any workarounds

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@mindforger commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

Workarounds are probivided in the linked articles, if you meant my post :)

@mindforger commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): Workarounds are probivided in the linked articles, if you meant my post :)

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2026-02-28 01:26:31 +03:00

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@froggerXR7 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

I saw those two links before i don't need my friends and family going to the reg. or any other Mods.
And disconnecting other networks if you have this issue: Is Not going to happen. I Posted This So Others Maybe Aware Of This Prob.
Wifimanager Should Only Open The 192.168.1.4 A Local IP. Not An Internet Link. When Connecting to AP I Though.
This Prob. Is No Prob. Of Mine.
If U Get The Code Fixed Let Me Know.
Good Luck To All

@froggerXR7 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): I saw those two links before i don't need my friends and family going to the reg. or any other Mods. And disconnecting other networks if you have this issue: Is Not going to happen. I Posted This So Others Maybe Aware Of This Prob. Wifimanager Should Only Open The 192.168.1.4 A Local IP. Not An Internet Link. When Connecting to AP I Though. This Prob. Is No Prob. Of Mine. If U Get The Code Fixed Let Me Know. Good Luck To All

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@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

There is nothing to fix, you can turn off captive portal and manually access the ap, that is all. If you have another internet connection and your os can get to the captive portal check page, then it will not open the wm captive portal. This is an OS issue, nothing to do with WM.

you are on the internet, so your browser opens the internet..

Maybe there is a way to force the wifi network to be priority, or something, Not really sure what is causing this, it seems like a OS bug

@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): There is nothing to fix, you can turn off captive portal and manually access the ap, that is all. If you have another internet connection and your os can get to the captive portal check page, then it will not open the wm captive portal. This is an OS issue, nothing to do with WM. you are on the internet, so your browser opens the internet.. Maybe there is a way to force the wifi network to be priority, or something, Not really sure what is causing this, it seems like a OS bug

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@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

add note to readme, sometimes data must be disabled to use captive portal, this is pretty standard and most wifi IOT devices will ask this.

@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): - [ ] add note to readme, sometimes data must be disabled to use captive portal, this is pretty standard and most wifi IOT devices will ask this.

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@froggerXR7 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019):

If I Am The Only One With This Prob. Not To Wore Then It's Just Me.

Thanks To All

@froggerXR7 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2019): If I Am The Only One With This Prob. Not To Wore Then It's Just Me. Thanks To All

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@mats-nk commented on GitHub (Mar 6, 2023):

I am using two WiFi cards when developing with WiFimanager.

My solution is to edit %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

And I have added
192.168.4.1 www.msftconnecttest.com

That will redirect resolv www.msftconnecttest.com to 192.168.4.1

This is an old old old trick.

@mats-nk commented on GitHub (Mar 6, 2023): I am using two WiFi cards when developing with WiFimanager. My solution is to edit `%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts` And I have added `192.168.4.1 www.msftconnecttest.com` That will redirect resolv `www.msftconnecttest.com` to `192.168.4.1` This is an old old old trick.

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@SimonTratter123 commented on GitHub (Jan 10, 2025):

I am using two WiFi cards when developing with WiFimanager.

My solution is to edit %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

And I have added 192.168.4.1 www.msftconnecttest.com

That will redirect resolv www.msftconnecttest.com to 192.168.4.1

This is an old old old trick.

Thanks for the simple solution ♥️. I use ESP32 with captive portal to control it, and every time I connect with my laptop (connected to LAN) msn opened instead of the portal. I hate microsoft

@SimonTratter123 commented on GitHub (Jan 10, 2025): > I am using two WiFi cards when developing with WiFimanager. > > My solution is to edit `%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts` > > And I have added `192.168.4.1 www.msftconnecttest.com` > > That will redirect resolv `www.msftconnecttest.com` to `192.168.4.1` > > This is an old old old trick. Thanks for the simple solution ♥️. I use ESP32 with captive portal to control it, and every time I connect with my laptop (connected to LAN) msn opened instead of the portal. I hate microsoft