i need more ethernet ports, do i need a switch/hub/router?

[Poor_Prince23]

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im sure dghan experts dre, patabang lang ko..

my current router only has 4 ethernet (LAN) ports, im about to add a 5th desktop. How can i network this 5th computer knowing that the router only has 4 lan ports? do i need a spliiter ? hub/switch or a another router?

also, i heard switch is an option... can the switch provide an IP to 2 or more different computers using one Lan cable form the router?

thanks kaau!

[toting]

yes...
pwede nana bro.
switch lay kinahanglan ana.
gusto raman kaha kang maka access sa inet imong mga pc nga idugang..

[Poor_Prince23]

so the 2 or more PCs from the switch will have different IP? or common lang? ty!

[cloud]

so the 2 or more PCs from the switch will have different IP? or common lang? ty!

different ip's, it is the router that give the ip's to the computer if it is set as a dhcp server.

[coolnezz]

you didn't say if it's a wireless router.
if it is, then you can get a wireless NIC for the PC. will save you from buying a switch.
what is the role of the PC? If mostly internet browsing and less of LAN file transferring, then a wireless connection to the router will suffice.
if you don't have a wireless router, then you need a switch (hubs are obsolete).
from what i've seen in stores, 8-port switches are most common. and you probably know how to hook up the router and switch together.

[Poor_Prince23]

im using a wireless router bro. the 5th pc is so far away from the wireless router, signal already is very weak. Role of the pc? both lan and net surfing. Gotta use the switch. thanks for the help!

[gOdz]

make sure you will buy a switch that forecast your future needs okay?

[orlyboy78]

im using a wireless router bro. the 5th pc is so far away from the wireless router, signal already is very weak. Role of the pc? both lan and net surfing. Gotta use the switch. thanks for the help!

yes bro ang smartbro is wireless so ang kulang nimo is only another switch para maadd u ang ika 5 and so fort....