Ahhh, interesting, I seem to have the same problem.
I connect to ca 6 out and get good connects w minimum drops. Shows lots of stuff on network BUT
when I search for mp3 or avi I just get an idle searching...forever which doesn't turn up anything. It has 1 or twice but usually nada even if Monitor shows loads of hits for mp3 or avi.
Heck I can't even find my own shared stuff...Hehe

Is there any way to choose servers close by w good pings to tighten up the network? I ideally should find some in Sweden or Germany.
Most are deadend-leechers w modems...don't mind but they don't add to the networking.

Another Q: What does Hops really signify? Most report 2-4 hops but Traceroute is usually round 13...hmmm

Cheers Horza