[This followup was posted to rec.woodworking and a copy was sent to the
cited author.]

In article ,
says...


I think I'd just send the thing back if it were mine. Be sure to
write down the serial number so it doesn't come back.


More than the serial number - write down the MAC address of the network
controller. Serial number labels or the case pieces they are glued to
can be changed. Less likely that the MAC address would be changed unless
the unit went through a factory test after a re-furb.

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Michael Karas
Carousel Design Solutions
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