Ralston18 :
Try consolidating your log photographs into just three or four links.
Probably best at this time to take a look at the logs. Try to pick log entries that display the problem as you see it and in some order.
Well, as it turns out, I was able to see that for days, multiple IP's were running a plethora of DOS attacks, but then as of the 16th, the attacker must have gotten lazy or something, because once he gained access to my router, he (or she) began using the same address for every attack. I ran his IP through Whois and I tracked it down to a small subsidiary or Virgin Media in the U.K. I then contacted them and filed an investigation. A rep from Virgin Media stayed in contact with me and I had to give him everything under the moon for them to proceed with a case of "Internet Abuse". A portion of the email read:
"I can confirm that this IP address belongs to our network and is registered to an account.
We will now enforce the Acceptable Use Policy all users on our network must abide by, I can't confirm what specific action we have taken but rest assured it will be done with a view to making sure this does not reoccur."
It will probably be a slap on the wrists for him, but it should at least prevent further attacks, while try to (again) do as you stated earlier.
Btw: I had a question to ask you: since I had already registered this router/modem with Comcast over a year ago, I understand that they are not under any obligation to help me troubleshoot a NETGEAR device, but when my it involves not even being able to access my network to use their services, how come that would fall under someone else's obligation? All I was asking them to do was to give me advice on preventing this so I could use my (their) internet. Plus, (and yes, I know - this doesn't seem plausible; but neither did it to the Comcast Tier 3 rep I spoke with - that is, until I provided him with proof) this individual SOMEHOW managed - over the course of just one day - use 252 PEDOBYTES of data! It was more than I've used in a year! Now, wouldn't it be wise for Comcast to not allow that amount of bandwidth to be stolen from them? Especially since I'm on an unlimited business plan? Just makes zero sense?
Anyhow; hopefully it's resolved. Thank you for your time and attention to my issues.