ram bro, if it is only two-three computers and dialup connection no need to buy routers. first set up a lan, either wireless or wired for wired buy lan cards for desktop and a pcmcia lan card for laptop, buy a small 8 port switch, buy lan cables with rj 45 connectors for wireless buy wireless lan adaptors for desktop and laptops after setting up the lan, just use ics (internet connection sharing). ics is available in win 98 se, win 2k and win xp versons.