Hi Allan I see this kind of thing occasionally...
...oh, hold on... right click killfile add user Tony enter (priorities, you know.)
... on my Roadrunner connection. usually when there's some type of service "issue" or interuption. I hate to ask the "Is it plugged in" question but, have you reset the modem and the router? Unplugged them for 30-60 seconds, at least? Did you visit your isp's website, specifially the "Network Status" page to verify they aren't having issues? Just asking the obvious. Don't take offense. ASMx4