Can't connect to server what could it be?

When I try to connect to my network in the finder the other servers do not show in the" Network" designation in the finder pane. I am using the "browse" feature (Command K), have 3 computers that I usually can "see". I am connected to the internet via Airport *and have not had this problem before.* The other machines can see me. Also the configuation in the finder pane is different than I remember. Netork used to be on top of my drives and now it is on the bottom in the second column from the left.
I am sure there is a simple fix. Simple for you, difficult for me!

I don't think you even need a router for those Macs… someone please confirm or correct me, and I think the Mini has an autosensing socket that will let you talk directly to another ethernet device, in this case the iMac…
That aside, when you're not using DHCP please specify exactly what you've put in IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, DNS Servers and Search Domains on both Macs, and do they both have AppleTalk on?
"the router's IP address, the correct subnet mask, and an invented IP for the iMac, making it one integer larger than the Mini…" is only two IP addresses and this needs one each for the Macs and a third for the router… The router probably has a factory default of either 10.0.0.2 or 192.168.1.2, yes? In that case the Macs want to be x.x.x.3 and x.x.x.4
Then, did you literally mean "Connect to Server from the Mini, it can't see the iMac…" It won't, unless you either enter the iMac's Server Address or manually Browse…

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