New to Networking and WIFI

[TonyA]

Hi,

I have been using a crossover cable to connect 2 PCs for some time now.
One with Ethernet port, the other with a USB ethernet connection. Both P4 2.8, OS is Windowsxp Pro. Service pack 2. Mainly used by my son to play games, share printer etc.

I have now taken major step of buying ASDL 512 Home. The Router is the Telkom ASDL modem with WIFI. It has a 4 port router. Both PCs are now connected by direct cable and my laptop by WIFI. Internet access works OK with all PCs.

My Question?

How do I set up a small lan to enable both PCs and Laptop to play games, share files and printer?

Any help most appreciated

 

[bekdik]

add network card to PC's and plug each into router. Don't use Xover cable.
the router should be running dhcp, so that's all tha should be needed.

 

[noswal]

I found this to be a very good general guide


http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1427&page=2

 

[TonyA]

Networking

Thanks. Infrom PCSTATS sorted it out