hi lee

i have the same problems downloading files about 700mb,

i have a dsl/cable, i have a pentuim 4, with windows xp (not updated with the new upgrade add on). the connection comes and goes, i have tried the quality settings and the same results occur, the speeds are like 2-5 kps like 40% of the time, 60% is anywhere between connecting, waiting in line, in que, etc. should i plug my connection into my computer modem rather than the router, will that help my connection speeds?

i'm really ultra new at this, so any help would be awesome, and i'd welcome anyones imput. thanks lee