SETTING UP A NETWORK HELP

I have been having problems with my network, so I need advice on the best way to set one up please.
I have a Mac Pro Quad and two pc's linked through a router.
x1 pc is Windows 7
x1 pc is Vista
My current network keeps dissapearing on me and I have file loss so all comments welcome
Thanks

Hi,
sorry i'm not sure what detail you will need, It's a wired speedtouch router supplied by Zen internet. This is a new router but I had the same problem with my previous router.
So basically the router is connected o the dsl line & x3 computers.
I use the mac for the design work then send the files to the vista ( the rip ) computer to print with a shared folder on the pc.
I use the windows 7 computer to do the paperwork, download attachments then transfer them over to the mac via a shared folder on the pc.
I drag files into the shared folder then try to get them on the mac but it's a 50/50 chance I can see them. the same when I save direct to rip computer sometimes it's there and somtimes it's not. No logic to it and very random, some days it works other days not at all the next it works for a couple of hours then stops working.
I'm not sure if it's anetwork problem but I have tried everything else including the replacement of the router - I taught mysef how to set the network up so thought it could be this at fault????
thanks alistair

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