[Zeke]

Well, I seem to be progressing. I have 3 computers online now and can do most things at each computer. I'm still using Outlook Express to read my mail. It seems if I reply from one computer, that is the only computer that receives additional replies. I assume (remember, I'm a neophyte) that each computer is giving out a different IP (I don't even know what that stands for, I just read about things and try to figure out how they apply to me).

So, even if I'm wrong about that, how do I place all 3 on the same level so that anything can be done from anywhere? I guess this is called a network? Up until recently, I thought little about what networks actually do in a residential situation. I mean, doesn't one of the computers become a server and I have to log on to it before I can read mail and receive mail from any of the 3?

You IT guys probably get a kick out of us old guys that didn't grow up with this stuff. Hell, I didn't ever see a calculator until I was in my 20's! So, don't laugh when I tell you it has taken me 6 months to get this far. Of course, the first router I bought (a D-link) didn't ever work right. At least the NetGear I have now started working with not too much effort and installation.