Evidently, the 3com hub is too new. Upon closer inspection, it is an autosensing hub. As for the IP address, it shows 192.168.x.x03, which is within the range of the router's DHCP server. I've already tried disabling XP firewall. But without an old hub, I'm afraid I'll never get it working. I really don't want to have to buy one, in the off chance i could get it working. I'm quickly losing my patience. Any advice would be appreciated.