Go to <A HREF="http://www.dslreports.com/" target="_new">http://www.dslreports.com/</A>. While there, you can do a speed test of your connection. Usually, to get optimal speed, you need to change the MRU size in the registry. If you have the DSL modem connected right to the computer, it should be easy, if you are behind a router, I am not sure if the router will have a broad range of MRU sizes. I have DSL and my advertised speed is 1500/320. I download at around 160 KB/sec. You should be getting around 300-320 KB/sec.