Utilizing a Gigabit switch enhances performance and connectivity.
Utilizing a Gigabit switch enhances performance and connectivity.
I’m considering getting a Switch for your home network. Can anyone confirm if it would fit your setup? Your current setup includes an ISP modem/ONU, a Wi-Fi router, and you want to add a switch to connect directly to your PC for troubleshooting. Since your modem is in a hard-to-reach spot, this could help you access it more easily. Will this work or might it be a waste of money?
You have a modem connected to your Wi-Fi router, which is all normal. What model is your router? (Most basic home routers include an internal switch.) If you want to add more ports, you could buy another one. I’m not sure what you mean by entering IP settings for the internet—there’s usually no need to do that manually here. That’s something I’m trying to figure out. It seems like you’re thinking about adding a switch between your modem and router. That makes sense. If you have a residential internet plan, you’ll generally get one public IP assigned to your router. Inserting another device between the modem and router wouldn’t work properly, especially since the router also handles network security. It wouldn’t be safe to connect a PC directly to the modem either. Could sharing more details about your setup help clarify things?
Your ISP doesn’t rely on DHCP and instead uses something like PPOE, so you’ll need to set up your router manually. This seems similar to what I’ve experienced before, and there’s no clear reason for such a setup. Also, without a firewall, things could get problematic. Windows shouldn’t be directly exposed to the internet. What issue are you trying to address?
The switch isn't ideal here because the modem needs only one device connected at a time. You might locate an ethernet extension cable if you need to reach further from the modem. Yet, is it better to disconnect the cable at the router side and connect it directly to the PC?