Help with hub/ home networking

Hello,
I am currently running the nh-1005 hub.I have the cable modem going into the hub and then 3 PCs connected to the hub.Each computer has its own IP address(comcast charges a couple bucks for the extra IP adresses).They all connect to the internet without any problem.
I would like to set them up so that all 3 computers can share a printer and files.
I would also like to install monitoring software because the other 2 PCs are my kids.
I dont know the first place to begin with this.Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

I too would tend to agree with a router instead of a hub. Some routers have built-in firewalls, which is what you need here. You will need to secure the router to prevent any unwanted people to use your connection. Concerning monitoring the kids, Norton makes "Internet Security" that has Parental Controls, I believe. Most any kind of security software will have that, if they are a reputiable manufacturer.

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^^This is what I'm trying to achieve.
If the link doesn't work, here is what I need.
I have a Time Capsule 1TB connected to my modem which is broadcasting WiFi to my MacBook Pro. This works just fine. My step sister needs internet on the PC we have, so I want to plug the Airport Extreme into it and use it to receive the WiFi from the Time Capsule (the PC is no where near the Time Capsule so it cannot be hardwired). However I am running into some difficulties because the Time Capsule and the Extreme seem to both think they are the base station and I want only the Time Capsule to be the base station.
Suggestions?

I assume that your AirPort Extreme is an 802.11n model. If that is the case, you can configure both base stations to extend the Time Capsule's (TC) wireless network.
Here are the basic steps:
o If practical, place the base stations in near proximity to each other during the setup phase. Once done, move them to their desired locations.
o Open AirPort Utility and select the base station that will connect to the Internet.
o Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Wireless.
o Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
o Next, select the base station that will extend this network, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.
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o Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.
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The basic set up I have is as follows:
1. Linkys router receiving input from cable modem (cox cable) and passing to LAN to distribute to each room of the house.
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I'm using the Mac wired - it does not have wireless capability, and as it is sitting right next to the router I just want to hook it up with Ethernet cable. The wireless function is just for the PCs I have downstairs.
I am not sure what non-broadcast SSID means, but I think that has to do with the wireless portion of the network, right? I do have a SSID name set up, and WEP encryption so that only the PCs I own can connect to the wireless network, not anyone else's computers. But on the wired PC I have connected directly to the router, I do not have to input any of the security settings. I've even set the router to recognize the MAC addresses of all my computers, including the Mac.
What brand and model of router are you using successfully with Macs & PCs? The store I bought my router from is willing to give me a full refund if I can't get it to work - perhaps I would have better luck with the type of router you're using.

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I am struggling to get my house set-up properly for a strong wireless signal strength. I could use some advice.
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EDIT: sigh I didn't see there was a 802.11n specific forum...
I have been banging my head on this for hours now and have searched exhaustively with no working answer. I bought an Airport Express to replace an aging 802.11g router. (I have heard great things about the AXP.) But...
I have multiple Macs and Windows boxes on the same network. I'm running a webserver, Subversion server, etc. Across the board, the network shares/servers/etc are referenced by the computer's name. (ie. server, ultra, etc.) So, when I do "ping server" the server at 192.168.1.2 responds, as an example.
BUT, now that I have an Airport Express, NONE of the computer names are resolving. Interestingly, if I do a "net lookup server" it finds the associated IP address. But if I just ping it: no-go. I am fully aware that I could just connect via IP addresses to all the various boxes, but I really don't want to have to print out a list of computers and their associated IP addresses.
I really hope someone can help me. I'm massively frustrated and am really not feeling the "It just works" mantra right now. Thanks in advance.
Message was edited by: MuzlL0dr

EDIT: sigh I didn't see there was a 802.11n specific forum...
I have been banging my head on this for hours now and have searched exhaustively with no working answer. I bought an Airport Express to replace an aging 802.11g router. (I have heard great things about the AXP.) But...
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BUT, now that I have an Airport Express, NONE of the computer names are resolving. Interestingly, if I do a "net lookup server" it finds the associated IP address. But if I just ping it: no-go. I am fully aware that I could just connect via IP addresses to all the various boxes, but I really don't want to have to print out a list of computers and their associated IP addresses.
I really hope someone can help me. I'm massively frustrated and am really not feeling the "It just works" mantra right now. Thanks in advance.
Message was edited by: MuzlL0dr

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In essence my problem appears to be solved. Although I have had this phone since 2012 I've never bothered with using it as a smartphone so I was/am in a learning curve.
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