About windows2000 LAN configuration

I have a couple units of PC with win2k os. I,m planning to network these PC’s (for Local area network only). and i hve all the peripherals that are needed such as utp cat5 cable,NIC’s, and HUB.
how can i configure this. in order to work it properlyin LAN
Can you give me a step by step process on how to configure it?