Re: router to modem computer laptop

crossstitchfan_ wrote:
I have windowsxp I allready have a modem hook up, but I just got a
laptop from a friend, I also have a linksys router befsr41 ver 2. I
need in laymans terms how to hook up the router , where to plug what
into what... I am 75 years old and somewhat into computers but I do
not want to make a mistake so I need a step by step lesson on how to
do this ... thank you

Download instructions from here. However, briefly hook up the 2 computers to any 2 of the 4 sockets that are grouped together. Hook up the 5th port to the modem input. Then read chapter 5 of the user guide, which will explain how to set up the router.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&cid=1122062340941
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