Adding a new PC to a network

[FrankLessilis]

I have a network of about 5 computers and a printer,I want to add a new PC to it.All the pcs and the printer is connected to a central box with interent cable.(prbably a switch)

Should I just connect the new PC with an Internet cable to the switch

I have very little knowledge on networking

[Average Nerd]

6 minutes ago, FrankLessilis said:

Should I just connect the new PC with an Internet cable to the switch

If it's just about getting internet access and access to the printer, Yes.

[Robchil]

11 minutes ago, FrankLessilis said:

I have a network of about 5 computers and a printer,I want to add a new PC to it.All the pcs and the printer is connected to a central box with interent cable.(prbably a switch)

Should I just connect the new PC with an Internet cable to the switch

I have very little knowledge on networking

depending on how many ports are on that box...

 

most likely a router, if it also deliver internet to your home. 

 

by internet cable i assume you mean Ethernet cat5 or better cable. 

 

If it says Wifi on that box it is possible to connect wireless too, As most internet box'es don't have more than 5 ports for Local area network(LAN) but your can be different. It can be full as your printer counts as one connection too. 

 

[FrankLessilis]

1 hour ago, Average Nerd said:

If it's just about getting internet access and access to the printer, Yes.

All the computers have access to the printer and the Internet 

[FrankLessilis]

1 hour ago, Robchil said:

 

1 hour ago, Robchil said:

depending on how many ports are on that box...

 

most likely a router, if it also deliver internet to your home. 

 

by internet cable i assume you mean Ethernet cat5 or better cable. 

 

If it says Wifi on that box it is possible to connect wireless too, As most internet box'es don't have more than 5 ports for Local area network(LAN) but your can be different. It can be full as your printer counts as one connection too. 

 

I don't think it has wifi,I'll check if there are ports available 

[FrankLessilis]

1 hour ago, Robchil said:

depending on how many ports are on that box...

 

most likely a router, if it also deliver internet to your home. 

 

by internet cable i assume you mean Ethernet cat5 or better cable. 

 

If it says Wifi on that box it is possible to connect wireless too, As most internet box'es don't have more than 5 ports for Local area network(LAN) but your can be different. It can be full as your printer counts as one connection too. 

 

If the ports are available,it is just plug and play right? Connect the internet cable?

[Robchil]

6 minutes ago, FrankLessilis said:

If the ports are available,it is just plug and play right? Connect the internet cable?

no clue what you have but yes, private routers/switches usually don't have vlan separation of cabled ports. 

 

EDIT: Except the WAN port, (internet) would naturaly be another network than the other ports. 

 

 

[FrankLessilis]

21 minutes ago, Robchil said:

no clue what you have but yes, private routers/switches usually don't have vlan separation of cabled ports. 

 

EDIT: Except the WAN port, (internet) would naturaly be another network than the other ports. 

 

 

I will send a picture of it as soon as possible 

[Robchil]

2 minutes ago, FrankLessilis said:

I will send a picture of it as soon as possible 

If you already have internet that port should be occupied, unless it's one that has a fiber port or SFP for internet.. then WAN should not be used.