>>>>I ran the Windows network diagnostic and its saying Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration.
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>>>Just curious (not trying to be a wise guy, just curious), why not just go with wireless?
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>>Speed would be one obvious answer ? (But I see that that's not Nick's reason)
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>I'm probably spoiled because I have FIOS and a very strong router.

not worried about chances of security breaks? or do you divide work and play when handling machine based stuff divided by net access as well ?