System and method for communication between computers via an integrated hardwaredevice

Apparatus and method for performing a computer setup. A communications router and a nonvolatile memory are operatively situated between two computers. The memory stores a driver for the communications router and a software load to be installed on at least one of the computers. An autorun function loads a driver for the communications router from the nonvolatile memory to at least one of the computers. Setup software is then installed via the communications router. Other aspects of the invention relate to computer-readable media for use in connection with the foregoing.