Quote Originally Posted by archimedes1981
.... as long as i'm asking for assistance and willing to learn i guess i'm not entitled to be called an idiot.
I didn't try to call you an idiot, rather to call the often suggested but completely insecure technique of counting on MAC addresses for any form of wireless security as idiotic and unsafe. More than unsafe really, as it is completely bogus advice. And I assumed that you would be receptive to the knowledge, or I would not have bothered to post it.

Quote Originally Posted by archimedes1981
however can you answer any of my questions please?
I couldn't send you the ifconfig because i couldn't paste it on the web browser....
I'm trying to answer your questions, but don't have needed information. While cut and paste makes life simple, there is technology based n a graphite rod bound inside a wooden cylinder that would allow you to accurately record the data from ifconfig and then type it back in to a browser on a different OS. Sure, it's a bit more effort, but if saving to a USB drive or a floppy isn't working for you then the older approach may be the best.