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Mysterious Router Crash Caused by Spurious Emissions from Space
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A router crash was caused by spurious emissions - electromagnetic noise that originates from manmade sources or space - that can interfere with electronic devices and cause a malfunction. Even after the manufacturer analyzed the core dumps, the exact cause may never be known.

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