Need to know how to use this router as a hub too

[Phedis]

I just bought a LinkSys BEFSR41 RouterLinkSys BEFSR41 for my broadband connection. I have 4 computers connected to the router. I want 2 of the computers to share files and recognize each other on a network. Now I know there is a way to do that without have to buy an additional hub. Here are the specs on the computers.

Both have this:

AMD 2000+
512MB Ram
Asus A7N266 motherboards with built in NIC
Windows XP Home on one and Pro on the other


if more info is needed just ask and I shall provide. Thanks in advance

 

[ktwebb]

uh......huh? share some files, create users logins and have at it. An extra hub or switch would not be part of any equation unless you had more pc's than you had ports. There are many many how to's out there. Here is a LAN primer for ya.

http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/guide.htm

 

[JackMDS]

Important For the purpose of the initial setting, disable all software Firewall (including WinXP native ICF); disable any active Virus scan or any other utility that might intercept Network Traffic.

The following Collection of Links might help:

WinXP:

If you are not concern about internal security WinXP has a fast simple method of sharing, no user permissions, and no passwords.

Link: Windows XP Simple File Sharing

WinXP Pro has an additional more secure method:

Link: Windows XP Professional File Sharing.

Link: XP File Sharing Trouble

Win98:

Link: AanadTech - FAQ. Networking and sharing between computers.

Win2000:

Link: Networking between Windows 2000 and Windows95/98 .

Link: AnandTech FAQ - Sharing Files/Printers between WinNT/Win2K and Win9x/ME.

More link for SetUp and Sharing on this page.

Link: EZLAN.NET - Basic Networking.

 

[Phedis]

Thanks Jack, I appreciate all ur help. I will try this and see what happens😀