i have been reserch how to set up network between 2 pcs, but i dont know the difference between hub and router? whats the difference?should i get a hub or a router. P4 3.2GHZ kingstom 1GB DDR 3200 Nvidia geforce FX 5950 256mb

If you plan on sharing a broadband internet connection then get yourself a router. If not then a hub or switch would be sufficent. Routers have more features including firewalls, DHCP, etc. ASUS A7V8X AMD XP 2700+ 2.17ghz 768mb ddr 2700 nVidia 128mb FX 5200 WD 80gb SE DVD R/RW

Routers are smart, hubs are dumb. Hubs are fine for expanding the number of possible connections to a network. Routers allow connection to Wide Area Networks, such as broadband internet.

>> Hubs are fine for expanding the number of possible connections to a network. << This is true. But I would get a switch for this purpose. Switches are smarter than hubs but not as smart as a router. If you just want to connect two computers without Internet connection you don't need anything. Just a crossover cable between the two. But that will restrict you to just the two computers. If you want to add a third you will need a switch or a hub. However, as previously mentioned, as soon as the Internet comes into the equation you will need a router. Stuart

Hi again, I thought you had decided on using ICS to set up your network. You could use a hub and two network cables to create your network. This will work just as well as a single crossover cable. The only advantage is that it will be easier to add other computers to the network. On top of what I already told you in the Win9X forum, a lower end router usuually includes a 4 port switch. If you choose to use a router, it might be cheaper these days to get a wireless one. You can turn off the wireless part until you are ready to use it.