Unusually high network activity

[Exdairyfarmer]

Even when my computer is sitting idle, the network connection is extremely
active. At times, I can barely get to the net because the "pipe is so full".
Using WireShark, I notice that all the activity is going to one place ip
72.52.0.87
ports 2146,2157,2190,2164,2153,2174 and 2146 are used. UDP is the protocol.

The ip given above is NOT on my machine. What program could be doing this?

 

[smlunatick]

Even when my computer is sitting idle, the network connection is extremely
active.  At times, I can barely get to the net because the "pipe is so full".
 Using WireShark, I notice that all the activity is going to one place  ip
72.52.0.87  
ports 2146,2157,2190,2164,2153,2174 and 2146 are used.  UDP is the protocol.

The ip given above is NOT on my machine.  What program could be doing this?

Check who the IP address is "registered" to.

The IP address is "registered" to Prolexic Tech (http://
www.prolexic.com), which provides an Internet Protection system.
Check with your ISP.