OK Here it is 1 pc running xp which has pci Adsl modem pluc realtek network card, straight through cable connected to hub port 1. Port 2 straight through cable into wall plate. Cat5 down to wal plate in office. Straight through cable into realtek network card pc running ME. As i asaid prior to getting adsl runing on nework, network work transfer speed very high, now poor network speed on xp machine also poor transfer on network. PS Also poor transfer on me to xp/ me to xp. Hope this can help, p***ing me off