Slow or NO internet connectivity after Mac OS 10.5.6 update

Hello,
I have a regular home network, i am using a 2WIRE modem, to connect to my internet. Ever since i installed this update, my internet has been running very slow, i have tried using different browsers, and i also contacted my ISP.
This is becoming really frustrating, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Noah

Hi Noah,
Is your connection slow, or is web browsing slow? I would try downloading a file from a prominent website. if the download goes quickly, but web browsing remains slow, that will help pinpoint the problem.
i recently had a very slow time browsing myself. each web browser i tried, safari, firefox, opera, would take a long time to "Contacting..." or "Looking up..." in the status bar. If this is what you're experiencing, you may want to look into your DNS settings. Use the following link and add the 208... DNS to your airport settings:
http://forums.macosxhints.com/archive/index.php/t-92567.html

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