LAN/NIC problem

[waldo]

<snip>

That's enough of an essay, considering I'm probably preaching to people who are in full agreement. So, can we get back to the business of NOT saying that this or that isn't a problem, but instead focus on identifying what is.

I respectfully disagree with your viewpoint, as well your approach to hardware|software diagnostics;  however, if your approach will solve this problem quickly, perhaps you might spend more time solving it, and less time writing essays.

Harsh mark, and uncalled for ..... but hey ... you're the dictator moderator ....