Hi
Typical connection should look like this,
http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
If you do not set the sharing the computers would not talk one to the other
even if they are on the same Network.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"L.S." wrote in message
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> Have cable hook-up at home running my desktop. cable-Charter modem-
> desktop.
> Need to use my business laptop at home ~ 3 days a month.
> Would like to connect my wireless router but only have it on when I need
> it.
> Don't need the 2 systems hooked to each other, just need internet. In
> fact, I don't want them talking to each other.
>
> Is there a way to hook the router into the cable modem without running my
> desktop through it?
>
> Hope this explains what I'm trying to do.
>
>
> L.
>