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Can you use an ethernet switch to connect to one network plug and then plug in a printer to share on the network?
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If you printer has a printer server attached or network compatible, the answer is yes you can.
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Can you connect computer and printer by switch?
Yes, you if you printer has network interface (NIC). u can connect them through routers or switch
Can you connect two Ethernet switches to a third Ethernet switch?
Yes, more than one Ethernet switch be connected to a network. Typically care must be taken as not to create loops in one's network.
How do you connect systems in a network switch?
connect modem to the E0 port. then connect ethernet cables from various ports to systems.
How you can connect switch with fiber optic cable?
I will explain to you properly how you can connect the switch with a fibre optic cable. The ethernet switch provides the all network connection to the fibre optic cable so the ethernet cable plugs into one of the output ethernet ports on the switch provided by the fibre network.
I have one printer and four computers what gadget can I use to print from four computers to my printer without transferring the connection?
It depends on if you have a net-workable printer or not. If you have a wireless or ethernet equipt printer then you could use an wireless router that usually has 4 ethernet ports. I have my computers (six of them) hooked to an ethernet switch (and a couple connected wireless) which is hooked to a wireless router. My printer is wireless (or ethernet capable) and can be used by all my computers without doing a thing. As long as the computers AND the printer stay on the same network then they can all print. Most of my computers are Macs and I can use the "Location" feature to switch back and forth from my "internet DSL" location back to my "offline local" network. If you only have a USB printer then you could use the printer sharing feature on your computer and then it would work but you would always have to have that one computer on ALL the time. There are also USB servers that use an ethernet cable to connect to the network, you just plug the USB cable from the printer into the server and then it is plugged into the computer, ethernet switch, router, etc.
Can you connect to a printer using an Ethernet cable?
You can connect a printer using Ethernet if the printer has an ethernet jack. If not you can purchase a used HP Jet Direct box on E-Bay for $10, which has a parallel connector that works for older printers. The printer connects to the jet direct via parallel cable, then a CAT 5 (Ethernet) cable to a hub, switch or router. If you are using Windows choose Add Printer , Local Printer attached to this computer, create new port, arrow down to TCP/IP port and type in the address from your router (192.168.1.X).
What might one need a network switch for?
Network switches can connect a computer with other devices, such as a printer, thus creating a network of shared resources. The switch allows these devices to exchange information.
What is difference between network printer and share printer?
I think the main differences between a network printer and a shared printer are: 1. A shared printer is suitable for small environment A network printer used for large network 2. shared printer connected system not shutdown printer did not connect to the system it will connected to switch 3. A network printer has more security 4. A network printer has an IP address shared printer working only same platform
Why switch is data link layer?
Data link layer refers to things that happen within a single network; that's what a switch does. Only a router (or equivalent device, which I would still consider a "router") is able to connect different networks.The different networks may use the same technology (for example, Ethernet and Ethernet), or different technologies (for example, Ethernet and Wi-Fi); a switch is only able to connect parts of a single network that use the same technology (often this will be Ethernet).
Can you hook two computers to one printer?
Yes, you can. There are multiple ways to that. First one is to connect the printer to one of computers and connect both computer to the same network or just to each other. Second one is available if your printer supports LAN. For this case you need a router or switch. Third one is to use print server, and you will need a router or switch but LAN support is not required. USA port must be present.
What is the name of the central unit that connects all network nodes on an Ethernet network?
A router, switch or hub can be at the center of an ethernet network.
Which port should you connect a router to a lan?
It shouldn't matter which port you use unless it involves a network switch.
