1 files changed, 2 insertions, 6 deletions
diff --git a/src/client/rz_mesh.js b/src/client/rz_mesh.js
index 2698b3d9..8057f553 100644
--- a/src/client/rz_mesh.js
+++ b/src/client/rz_mesh.js
@@ -34,12 +34,8 @@ define([ 'rz_config', 'util', 'model/diff', 'model/util', 'socketio'], function(
         // attempt to actively disconnect on tab/window close
         // ref: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowEventHandlers.onbeforeunload
         window.addEventListener("beforeunload", function(e){
-            if (socket.close) {
-                socket.close();
-                console.log('ws: connection closed on \'beforeunload\' event'); // no one will ever see this but still
-            } else {
-                console.log('ws: wanted to close on \'beforeunload\' event but no close function');
-            }
+            socket.disconnect();
+            console.log('ws: connection closed on \'beforeunload\' event'); // no one will ever see this but still
         });
     }