Tranceliner
I am surprised that you did not get a new modem when you signed up with Fast.co.uk, because most ISPs have a preferred modem/router that they either recommend or supply you with.
I know that AOL prefers BT Voyager Modems, because I have a friend with AOL, and Bulldog likes Thomson SpeedTouch products. Therefore, I have some suggestions:
a) Find out from Fast.co.uk which ASDL Modems or Modem/Routers they would recommend.
b) Ask if they use "Bandwidth Shaping" equipment, i.e. which restricts P2P communication while allowing browser Internet traffic through unhindered.
c) You may want to try the following also:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...ml#pos t115445
Let us know how you get on.
UK Bob