RESOLVED - Slow Startup

[TurcoLoco]

Hmm, I wonder if it is your NIC instead of the Router. Here is a few Loco ideas to try:

Plug in the Cat-5 to the NIC but make sure the other end is not plugged-in to the Router. Is it still slow, then likely the problem is could be with the NIC or its drivers. I would uninstall the drivers, then remove the card (if applicable) then install another NIC to see if it made a difference.
If it is still fast that way then your LAN settings or the Router could be the culprit indeed, try another port on the router or check the router settings.

~TL

[Gizmokid2005]

LOL!! Loco Ideas....Ok...all better.

I will try that tonight. The NIC is the built-in mobo nic that I'm using. I have 2 other network cards that I can always use if need be.

Being on dialup, I can' guarantee that I'll report back tonight, but I'll let you know by tomorrow.

[Gizmokid2005]

Well, I removed the cable from the router, that sped it up pretty good....and then I switched ports, and it seems to be fine for now....but don't go anywhere....I may screw it up again