Why has my internet connection slowed down?

Hi
I've recently experienced a connection slowdown for both Entourage and Safari. This reminds me of the old dial-up days. My Netgear statistics are - Download: speed 7616kbps, attenuation 22dB, noise 4dB; Upload: 448 / 6.5 / 23. I think these look quite healthy.
Recent changes have been auto Mac OS updates, installation of iMovie HD 6 and updates to 6.03, install iPhoto 6, updated to 6.06 and update to iTunes 7.
The only other changes have been the update of the Netgear (DG834G v2) firmware v3-01-08, and the installation of a network printer, Samsung ML-3051N.
I've had BT check the line for me, but nothing was found.
I've also tried repairing disk permissions, but this made no difference.
Can anyone please help me restore the speed I used to get, or are there any know issues with any of the above software updates?
Many thanks,

Since you installed system updates and software updates, run "Repair Disk Permissions" in Disk Utility, if you have not done so recently (after the installations).
In terms of the System Preferences Network pane, select Show *Network Port Configurations*. On the list of network services, make sure +Built-in Ethernet+ is at the top of the list. You can also uncheck services you are not using for networking, just in case there is a bug causing conflict.

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