Need help networking two XP computers using a hub.

I don't have a router and I'm not sure why I need one.
I tried to install one but it was a nightmare so I returned it.
I have two DSL ips.
But since switching to highspeed I can't get my two computers networked OR get
the second one to even install a broadband connection.
No matter which wizard I choose for broadband the computer always tries to dial.

On my dialup connection both these machines were networked and had access to the
net. But I can't seem to get them networked now.

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:16:49 GMT, wrote:


I don't have a router and I'm not sure why I need one.
I tried to install one but it was a nightmare so I returned it.
I have two DSL ips.
But since switching to highspeed I can't get my two computers networked OR get
the second one to even install a broadband connection.
No matter which wizard I choose for broadband the computer always tries to dial.

On my dialup connection both these machines were networked and had access to the
net. But I can't seem to get them networked now.

Can I tell if my computer is safe.
I use a sygate firewall but with several network configurations listed as
enabled in the control panel what do In look for.
I would like to simply share files between my two computers but not with the
rest of the world. g