I figured out why I've always been a huge fan of Windows-based computers; namely, it is because I like mucking around with things. Even as a kid, I loved ripping the back off an appliance. Usually, everything went back together successfully although occasionally with a few fewer pieces.For some reason, I can never help but check the current firmware in my peripherals. For instance, I noted that my D-Link wireless router had an update several months beyond what I was running. Of course, although everything was working well, I just had to throw away the existing configuration. After a few hours, I ended up rolling back to my original setup. I could get my notebook to connect but it wasn't able to obtain a valid IP.
The exercise although futile was mildly interesting. I renamed my wireless network WindTalker. So clever, eh?