I should add removing the filter lets me connect to the max again but the slow ping times remain. Strangely enough leaving the filter on and using the PC connected to the same hub the max is ok and that PC connects just fine. Shawn ++ Ascend Users Mailing List ++ To unsubscribe: send unsubscribe to ascend-users-request at bungi.com Archives: http://www.nexial.com/mailinglists/