New Computer to add to existing network

Hello all,
I had a wireless network at home with 2 pcs. One tower pc (ethernet cable to router) and a laptop. The tower pc has just been replaced and now I want to get it onto the existing network. Do I have to set the whole lot up again? The router and network connections are still ok (I'm using the laptop now!) I did try running the linksys setup again but it's failing - my guess is that it won't set it up if it already exists. I put the ethernet cable inito my new pc but the system has not recognised any new hardrware. Sorry to be lazy by asking for help but I'm hoping someone on here has been through the same problem. Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards
G

if two computers are already working through the router , there is no need to run the setup again..for a hardwired computer..just connect the computer to the LAN port of the router and it should work fine..for a wireless computer , search for the wireless network and connect to it..

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