Complicated Network setup

Hey all!

So I'm trying to set up a slightly abnormal home network... I've got a switch and a wireless router connected to the modem
(modem to switch, switch - My comp + Wireless) and I'm trying to get windows to see all of the computers connected to the network regardless of what they are plugged into.

Now incase you're wondering why the switch and the router? I hate routers. They never seem to be reliable and any time my computer is connected to a router, my internet connection is as stable as Charles Manson. In an ideal situation, I'd simply plug my computer directly into the modem and be done. The problem is, my girlfriend needs wireless for her laptop so I'm forced to use a router for her connection. My solution was to buy a switch to split the connection from the modem to my computer bypassing the router on my end and allowing her to use the wireless since our ISP provides us with two IPs.

The big problem now is getting all the computers to play nicely. Anyone have any ideas on how to achieve this?

Thanks!

A Wireless access point doesn't happen to have the ability to create secondary IPs like a router does it? Cause I actually have my secondary computer plugged into the router as well for gaming. Basically I have 3 computers and I want them all to play nicely.

Its not necessarily that I hate routers, its just that I hate instable POSes that drop my connection all the time and I've yet to find a router (tried almost every brand and various models) that is actually stable.

Allright, I'll probably just pay my ISP for a 3rd IP. Thanks for the info!

Have you tried a Netopia wireless router?

I had commercial account that had a web based reservation system and the only router that worked was a Netopia. It's still working great 5 years later. You're really better off having all your computers behind a router especially if you plan on sharing folders.