router to modem computer laptop

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

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/Satel...=1122062340941

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
>
I just noticed what news group we're in, I hope you realize this is not
a wireless router. You will have to use cables for both computers.