I'm pretty sure (being a mac/ubuntu bod mostly but having to support windows at my office) that XP has a Quality of Service service running by default, which limits the amount of network access the computer has "for the greater good of the network". The limit can be quite annoying, and I just tend to remove it. Maybe he should see if it's active (in the network settings, if I remember correct), disable it, and run the test again.

Best titles I've seen on applicant's CVs in the past 8 years are "digi-media wizard" and "e-business champion". Though that was in the late 90's. My business card says I'm "Lead Technologist", whatever that means...