Setting up home network with WRT160N

ok got the WRT160N for christmas and just trying to set up a home network. I am not real familiar with setting up networks, so please treat this thread as talking to complete first timer,lol, with a bit of knowledge.
Scenario= Want to have main pc wired and another pc in other room wired as well. with access for two laptops.
Now I had an old dlink wired router and had absolutely no problem setting this up( main pc & spare pc in other room)
Someone please help me
TY

Download the userguide for your router from linksys/download and follow the instructions.
Greetings from Northern Ontario, Canada

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