Automatically downloading podcasts - issue!

Ok, I have had an unfortunate situation.
I only have 5 gig on my peak d/l from my new isp of a week.
I have SERVERAL podcasts that I download each week.
I have NO internet service unless I use the off peak as itunes downloaded all my podcasts without me knowind - taking the bandwith.
How can I stop this and manually download when I want??
Regards,
Chris

rlpkamath wrote:
Hi - I have an Airport Express 'n' version. Its connected to my DSL modem via an ethernet cable and to my stereo via cable as well. When I do stream music through it via itunes, it does cut out fairly frequently. I think this is happening when iTunes is automatically downloading podcasts. Is this an issue with the capacity of the Express? Or the capacity of my laptop (its a 2007 basic white Macbook)? Or even my cable modem?
Welcome to Apple's discussion groups.
It's probably related to the quality of the Wi-Fi signal between your MacBook and AirPort Express. Launch AirPort Utility, invoke "manual setup" mode, pull down the Base Station menu and select the "Logs & Statistics" item, then select the "Wireless Clients" tab. That will show you information about that connection, including whether the times when the signal cuts out correspond to drops in the signal strength.

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