Netgear Modem question : how to use as Router ?

[Jaap74]

I bought this Wireless modem :

Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem/Router/Switch/Firewall

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-017-NG

I have it connected to my PC via the LAN port. As it's also a router can I connect a laptop to the Routers other LAN port and then access the hard drives on the PC from the Laptop ?

Hope this makes sense ?

Cheers

 

[Jaap74]

Sweet.

By default is the setting that both the Laptop and PC allow sharing of all directories ? Or will I need to specify that ?

Also what's the difference between RJ45 and CAT5 cable ?

Cheers

 

[Jaap74]

many thanks

 

[Jaap74]

will do