yo lord i appreciate all your help... that last post sound like what i'm expieriencing to a certain degree. My modem is fine and works endlessly as long as i haven't started any p2p programs. i can play online games all day without problems but the minute i turn on LW or kazaa the problems start. I'm a little worried about contacting my ISP and telling them what the problem is for fear that they may list me or report me to some federal agency.