Thank you, trap_jaw, for making the effort to see my 2nd point (my RFE). I honestly appreciate it.

Empowered, I offer the following additional observation relating to my 1st point (my perceived problem). Once connected, the host count continues to rise while searches are being performed and downloads are attempted. And, with previous versions, the longer I left it - The higher the host count (I mean this as a rule of thumb only - there are times, such as Sunday mid-morning, when the number falls off - Or conversely, such as Saturday early-evening when the number goes way up). However, The host count with the new version drops off dramatically when left unattended. Hmm.. Now that I've put this observation on paper (screen), it occurs to me that it is more likely attributed to the "fear of DOS attack" issue than my perceived problem.

I'll be back..
/kpt