OK, pointed the server to a ouside public IP DNS instead of going back to the SOHO firewall, but the download speed is still 12 - 13 kb .... WTF

we also have a linux system which is static on the last public IP *.*.*.5 and is connected directly to the DSL modem. we intend to use it as a web server and email server in the future ... it is running a "under consutruction" page for now ... could that be the problem