Hi Don It seems that we are standing on the same base now about the topology you are considering. One other thing about setting up a mail server. Providing your ISP will allow you to set one up, you may need to have your own domain. About setting up the network and network file and print sharing, the first puter I am think you should set it up on would be the one with XP PRO on it. You will probably have to make a disk to use on the other puters during their setup. When you set it up on the XP PRO, just follow the directions for set up and use on the other puters. Your router manual may have some valuable information in this regard. Good Luck. Life is what happens in between plans. Virus free email by Norton's This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or authorized to receive this on behalf of the addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone this message or any part thereof. If you have received this in error, please immediately advise the sender by e-mail and delete this information. Thank you -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk