Try this speed test and make sure your not testing it in the aol software. http://www.testmy.net/tools/test/d_load.php?step1_timed=&step1_size=&step1_validation=&testall=&s=12160&st=st&ni=ni&ta=&top=&tt=1&nobar=
and also you can try tweaking using TCP optimazer, you can get it here http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-11975
your first mistake was you used the cd that came with it, If your connection your modem through eathernet then you don't need anything on that disk, that is for people that are using USB.
Also UPS will not leave a package on your door step unless its worth more then $100 or the suppler request a signature. Also its UPS's policy drivers are not allowed to go to any back door, just the front door.
SeD BOB nice upload, but the download is cached clear your cache and try this test
http://www.testmy.net/tools/test/d_load.php?&st=st&tt=1&ta=1&top=000&out_src=20MB
its slow because your going accost the Atlantic ocean. try this mirror http://www.testmy.net/tools/test/d_load.php?&st=st&tt=1&ta=1&top=mirror-VanBuren&out_src=20MB
his advertised is 8/768kbps.
its more realistic Izzy, but its alittle slow for your advertised speed, use tcp optimazer to tweak it, you can get it here http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-11975
move the slider to 8000kbps, check "optimal settings" and make sure the network adapter is the correct one, apply and restart.
its cached, clear your cache and try this test http://www.testmy.net/tools/test/d_load.php?step1_timed=&step1_size=&step1_validation=&testall=&s=12160&st=st&ni=ni&ta=&top=&tt=1&nobar=
its just something that happens some times, it happens to me, when i do the smart test i get about a 250kbps - 500kbps lower result unless i clear my cache that happens to me because i keep such a small cache.(1mb)