i run a server much like yours,,,i host 10 players...the trick to is..set the auto kick to 150 for highest ping...i know thats low...but it weeds out the slow guys right quick...i set it to overlook the first sweep on a new guy to give the ping a chance to settle down...high ping guy will last 1 minute..hes gone...not too many dial ups can hang under 150 for very long..itll reduce your lag and itll kick the players by itself,,you just sit back and enjoy the game..i run a p4 1.8 gig..with 1 gig of ddr memory..radeon card..my server runs very well...i hope that helps a little...BUTCHER