thanks Shane.love people like you who share their knowledge.i made a small donation to you.but when they throttle someone told me they put you on a list of peak hrs.like they give access to businesses mon-fri 9am to 5pm and others get the other time.isn't there anyway to change that,once i had dial up back in the day,i found a program that hooked into dial up and they couldn't knock me off.i told them if i drop the program,they agree to keep me on what i call the front burner of being connected to the internet.I was also asked if i told anyone else about the program,no i didn't; they agreed to keep me on without tossing me off,and when i decided i didn't need to be connected i would click off.is there any tools,that i can use to strengthen my connection,i found one called connection keeper i am going to try.it keeps businesses that i would use when i am out,from dropping my wifi use,thanks.not trying to get over anyone but the cable company that tries does what you said.yes i know what throttling is.i had someone explain that to me,in the area.what a great job you do.thank you