Hey there WB,
Thank you so much. Since I didn't know how to answer a couple of your questions - actually I didn't even know what you meant - (nothing personal, I just don't know a lot about the inner workings of the computer) I contacted the vendor of the network adapter and he is sending me another one.
I'll see how that works as soon as I get it. I'll let you know. (If it doesn't work, I might have to have your explain simple steps to check out your suggestions.) Thank you so much for your willingness to help me. You are very kind.
Larry