Ethernet Shield Seems Sketchy

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
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Odd, a different mask comes back every time:

StÉÑ¥¹w5100
255.0.255.0

EDIT: I mashed the heck out of the shield and by keeping the serial monitor open and using the reset button this is what I now get:

Starting w5100
192.168.11.8
Starting w5100
192.168.11.8
Starting w5100
192.168.11.8