Add another computer to LAN

[silverking82]

Hi all!

I have to add another computer to my LAN, but the problem is that it will be on another floor, my LAN configuration is as follows:

http://digilander.libero.it/tskitalia/hub.jpg

Sorry if the image could sond a little raw but it gives the idea...
Can I connect PC4 to the LAN using a Coaxial cable while PC3 is connected to the hub with a standard straight through cable? And will I be able to see all other computers and access to Internet? (all other computers have access to Internet)

Thanks in advance for your answer(s)!

Silver

[Greenstead]

If PC3 is running XP then it has the ability to bridge connections (i.e. bridge from PC3's connection to the network to the connection to PC4). This should allow PC4 to have all the same access to the network as PC3 has. Only XP can do this.

Why do you want to use a coax cable? You should use two ethernet NICs (one in ech PC) and connect with cat5 cable.

[silverking82]

What is a cat-5 cable? And what if I use another Hub and connect the cable from the other hub to this one?
Is there another way to bridge connection on non-XP systems? Are there third party softwares?

Thanks for you help

Silver

[Greenstead]

CAT5 is ethernet twisted pair cable with an RJ45 connector on each end (like a large telephone plug). I assume this is what you have from PC3 to the hub.

Yes, your could place another hub next to PC3 and cable both PC3 and PC4 to it. (Better would be to move your existing hub and replace it with a small switch).

I don't know of any other software that would bridge the connections on pre XP windows (I'm not saying there is none - I just don't know).

[RichardCraneum]

I do alot of network hardware install on a network. Like Greenstead said, you can change the hub for a switch with more ports in case of expansion. However, if you like Linux is FREE to download on the internet. For example, Mandrake can convert a PC on a server, firewall or anything you wish, is strong and versatile. The Cat-5 is Category 5 cable or UTP (unshield twisted pair) consist of 4 pairs or 8 wires and is plug like he said on RJ-45 connectors (BNC or British Naval Connector for coaxial) Ethernet or UTP can be run no more than 100 meters. UTP is much easier to install, cheaper, and provide a faster connection. If you work on a place that it has a lot of static or magnetic fields, I suggest STP (shielded Twisted Pairs) cables is a bit more expensive, not for much, but the shield has to be grounded like Coaxial cable.