Undesired Traffic

Thanks for pointing to the most recent post about a possible download loop to the netgear updates site.  Sounds like my problem.

I did not employ your latest suggestions, partly because I fear they are beyond my novice-level ability, and partly because the last test I ran was to disconnect EVERYTHING from the router except the Internet cable and ran it that way for 2 hours.  Checked with my ISP afterwards and the downloading continued, so I am convinced the problem has nothing to do with my desktop or any other device--the router itself is doing this.

My problem began on April 28 and was only noticed by my ISP when he did his monthly "who went over their data limit" check.  This problem can't be just mine, so I'm wondering how many others will be chiming in with the same problem in the near future since it has been just over a month.

I'm beyond my complimentary tech support help period and I'll be hanged if I am going to pay them to inform them of a problem with their product that I have not caused.  I may pursue warranty replacement, but I suspect any replacement product will exhibit the same problem.

Thanks for all of the suggestions--I will continue to watch the discussions.  In the meantime, I've run out of grace with my ISP and will have to disconnect the router.