cintrix, I've run Gibson's 'leak test'. All it does is try to access his site from inside your computer. A good firewall like ZA will prevent that. A hardware router alone won't - as far as I know. You need ZA! Mr. Mark explained this better <A HREF="http://www.siliconinvestor.com/stocktalk/msg.gsp?msgid=18842320" target="_blank">http://www.siliconinvestor.com/stocktalk/msg.gsp?msgid=18842320</A> Gottfried