ME -4port( with WAN)router-dsl problem

I am having problems with my peer to peer setup.
I am using 2 XP's and 2 Me's.
the network between the 4 pc's works fine but when either
or both Me's come online they continuley transmit
to the dsl modem regradless if they are being used or
sitting idol, causing the router to have problems.
such as causing downloads to freeze.
The router's active log shows outgoing https calls from
the ME's flowing so fast that the log will overload and
time out to clear it self.
can anyone help??