Home networking without hub?

[Carzy]

Greetings!

Ok, I didn't know if this was possible, and I'm just probably doing some wishful thinking, but is it possible to share files between two PCs with only a router? The setup is like this:

Internet
     |
  Modem
     |
  Router
  |    |
PC1   PC2

PC1 is the main computer, and PC2 is in the basement. Both are connected to a Linksys BEFSR41 router via Ethernet. The router is hooked up to the modem, which is hooked up to the phone jack. There are files on PC2 which I want to transfer to PC1 (over 2 gigs).

Not possible without a gateway/Hub is it?

[moistmule]

sure it is, try it and see

[Carzy]

Really? Sweet!

However I forgot to mention that PC1 is running WinXP SP2 and the other computer is running Windows 2000. (The home networking wizard for each PC is different.) ANy tips or suggestions before I attempt to setup the connection? I've already configured the main PC (PC1) and now I just need PC2 to join the network.

[moistmule]

run the XP wizard on both, i guess. but it shouldn't matter

[Carzy]

Originally Posted by moistmule run the XP wizard on both, i guess. but it shouldn't matter

Unfortunately, the network wizard on the Windows XP CD does not work with Windows 2000 (only XP, 98, Millenium) and the wizard on the computer downstairs isn't helpful. :/


Edit:

The reason why I like XP is the user-friendly interface. Don't get me wrong, I grew up using Windows 95 and 98, but I've forgotten my way around the interface of those OS's. Anyway I've finally connected to the computer downstairs I just had to identify the PC on the network and join the workgroup that the main PC is on.

Thanks for the replies and assistance!


Edit # 2:

Is home networking safe? Does allowing our computers here at home to access each other make ourselves open to threats from outside internet users?