Well bro, if you need a Networking guy then I can vouch for myself for this job, as I know I can surprise people with my experience and knowledge. Rest the decision is up to you.
Network merchandise is also a Computer Hardware so if that is applicable to you I can provide my personal and also informative information to you. Let me know that is it acceptable to your end as well so that I might PM you a proper information regarding it.
Btw, edit your posts in the thread and MENTION that your problem is solved It might help the users in future, who will be surfing the thread looking for "issues" related to Windows 8