Help the noob

[Twofootputt]

Could you please suggest some basic reading so I don't bother you all with questions I can research myself? (Such as what to read) I have DSL going into a router up in the office with wired connection. I also have a work bench in the basement with my new rig almost assembled and a refurb P3 for the local school. The P3 is connected to the router (As in, I have internet) & it shows up in Computers Near You. The two older computers run W2K Pro but the new one will be XP Pro. Thanks in advance.

 

[JackMDS]

The pages below were written a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles.[/i]

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?
(Ignore the prices in the above link).

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

If you would like to connect the two additional computer as Wireless.

Link to: Wireless What Should I Get?

Configure and secure the Wireless.

Link to: Wireless - Basic Configuration.

Link to: Wireless Security for the Home User.

 

[Twofootputt]

Thanks, should keep me busy.