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Howie`

I am not computer savvy. I recently purchased a new
computer (with Win XP Home) to replace my aging laptop
(Win 98).

I have a Linksys wireless router/hub(I think) connected
to a cable modem for Internet Access.

I would like to establish a small network to share files,
share printers, etc. I'm in over my head. Please help.
Thanks. -Howie
 
"Howie`" said:
I am not computer savvy. I recently purchased a new
computer (with Win XP Home) to replace my aging laptop
(Win 98).

I have a Linksys wireless router/hub(I think) connected
to a cable modem for Internet Access.

I would like to establish a small network to share files,
share printers, etc. I'm in over my head. Please help.
Thanks. -Howie
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Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on each computer, and tell it that the
computer connects to the Internet through a "residential gateway",
which is its name for your router. The Wizard will make all the
necessary settings:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm
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