4 computer network project...

[firenice03]

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@ glin22

Glad you almost have it sorted.. Yes certain modem/routers can be configured to just use the router part...

Just to add to... You can disable WiFi from the settings, so only 1 router is addressing those devices (especially if next  each other..)

Some "helpful" info with may help in what the "routers" are doing and how different connections work..
http://superuser.com/questions/936062/ex...an-and-lan
Trying to keep it simple  depending on your equipment you can really get crazy 
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@Firenice03, those are golden words you just said, simple is a great thing ! Last night I found a few more networking sites, did more reading and I could spend weeks fiddling around with other settings. I think part of the solution I want is to fiddle a bit with the subnet mask, I'm going to try that and then call it quits for the time being. I achieved what I wanted to do (thanks to the people who gave feedback), it's a big deal for me, kinda like when I got 2 monitors, this ability to hang some extra devices on the network opens up new vistas !

Glin22
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Like the URL mentioned "home use" routers are more than just a router - DHCP/DNS servers and firewalls... Lots to play with and depending on your model & firmware many other options available too...

Since you mentioned these were new to you - acquired equipment.. You may want to look at  dd-wrt you maybe able to flash it..
I did on an old linksys router, I use for camping (campgrounds)
And... dd-wrt is a Linux based firmware