ANY mac networking professionals in the south??

Can anyone help me find someone who is experienced with mac/pc networks in or near Pensacola Fla.? We are having continous network problems and would like a professional to look at the situation. I don't even think they need to be near here, it might even be worth it to fly someone in.
I have looked all over the internet and can't find anyone. Please help!

I have been setting up, Maintaining, and Training on Mac OS and TCP/IP Networking for the past 20 years. I am a Certified Member of the Apple Consultants Network. I am certified on Mac OS 10.3, 10.4, and 10.3 and 10.4 Server. I just completed producing nearly 12 hours of CD-rom based training on Mac OS 10.5, Certification to follow. I have produced training on Mac OS 10.2,10.3,10.4,10.5 and Server 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5 is in production. I have produced Training on Mac OS X Trouble Shooting, and Training on TCP/IP networking. I may be able to help you. I live in Ormond Beach, FL. I can travel. You can check my web site www.AppleCoreTraining.com. for more information. I would be glad to talk to you.

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tower; since there are options for sale by vendors and direct online.
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Apple option does not include a port (then) if one is lacking to facilitate this
need to connect from the tower wirelessly to an internet access point this
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an arguement.
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This section provides AirPort-specific information for Mac Pro
computers introduced beginning August 2006. Refer to the
specific Mac Pro developer note for additional information.
Mac Pro Computers (August 2006)
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option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can
be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized
Service Provider.
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radios; however, Apple supports only 802.11b and 802.11g..."
MacPro wireless option
[I don't really need a computer; and just happened upon a circumstance
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Since I no longer fix junk Macs as a hobby and donate them to charity.]

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