I also decided to download netstumbler and take a look at the situation. I must say I am perplexed at the results. My repeated network has a very good noise to signal ratio. I see a lot o fpurple bars, but the only time I seem to see purple bars is when I try to access a web page. Can anyone interpret these results in any way? I also found a pretty good place for the antenna that maximizes the ratio (although I hope I'm not receiving any radiation. My connection is stable now except when it ****s out for a minute or two. But for the whole night last night I was able to remain online until I woke up this morning (utilizing AIM). I'm not sure how much better I can get it but any interpretations would be helpful. Latest computer settings:

Wireless Zero Utility: Disabled as a result of Network Stumbler
Transmit Rate on Wireless Card: Auto Select Standard
MPBS readings: Mostly 2 mbps, fluctuates between 1 sometimes
Signal Strength: Mostly excellent, fluctuates to very good.
SNR (signal to noise ratio): 40-50 on average; average is 40 about
Purple Lines(signifying signal failure for a moment): only when access web......