mickjapa108;

Here is some more info:
My system: I am using Norton Anti-Virus software and yes I see the globe.
I am not using a router. My cable modem is mfg. by Ambit and my service is thru Comcast.
I have Norton worm protection configured to permit LW direction in/out any computer/adapter/protocol.

My friends system, MacAfee firewall, he sees the globe when the software is on. I have tried downloading from him with and without the MacAfee active, same results. He uses a router, but we took that out of the picture. (I couldn't even see his files with the router) for now the router is NOT being used. His service supplier is Comcast with a Motorola Surfboard modem.
Both of use are not using Window's firewall.