Swtiching PCs

[jake5975]

Current PC is hooked into internet via ethernet directly to the Verizon router.  However, bought a new PC which I am setting up tonight.  To establish the internet connection on this new PC, do I simply plug the ethernet from the router into the computer, and the connection will be recognized?  Or, will I have to do more, some sort of installation wizard on the new PC in order to establish the internet connection?  Thanks!

[TimSykes · Accepted solution]

Nope just plug it in. When you connect the Ethernet/cat5e cable to the router it should pick up a IP address from DHCP. By default DHCP will be enabled by your router unless you turned it off. And I will be yours is on. 

[jake5975]

For an illiterate computer guy, what is DHCP?  I've made no changes to the default router settings, so I'm sure that is on.  So it's plug and play - that's the way I like it!  Thanks Tim!

[TimSykes]

DHCP, is just a proposes your router users to get your PC a IP address. An IP address is used by your PC to connect to the network.