how do i create a network?

hi! lewismc here!
i was wondering how do i create a network ive got only so far but my printer says its offline and i cant use it,my router/modem dose not have a USB port so i have to connect it through another computer through cat5 cable to a router then wireless to my laptop and other 4 computers i know its posssible and you dont need to buy stuff to do it but how do i do it? im looking for instructions and a detailed diagram also any home network secerts would help me so much thanks.

this is a diagram of how ot works so far
you have to zoom in to see it

Hello Lewis,

I would suggest you have a read through the articles here on the site in the Tutorials - Vista Forums

you could also have a look here ....

Network and Internet | Windows Vista for Beginners

One you understand the basics of what you need to do networking is not difficult, if you have any specific questions once you are underway post back and someone will be able to help

thanks i have looked in vista totorials and i found 1 article but it only had instructions i was looking for a tortorial that had pictures as well so i can fully grasp the concept

thanks very much

also i forgot to mention,i have set it up but on the laptops the printer appears offline,as well as the tortorial when i try to add a printer as it says so in the instructions i recive this message
"you do not have sufficent rightd to add a printer"
i am the administrator so i'am slightly confused.