hey bcraig
I dont tweaks will solve all your problems, but start here
powercycle your modem, leave it off for 30 seconds and then plug it in again
follow this guide, http://www.testmy.net/forumz/viewtopic.php?t=605
also make a tracert against testmy.net
start-run
type cmd and hit enter
type tracert testmy.net and hit enter
right click and copy all and paste it here so we can see it.
if you have Cablenut installed, you can try this file i made for MTU 1420
good luck
VanBuren