Yes, router recommendations exist.
Yes, router recommendations exist.
On my modem, pressing the power button seems to cause no response whatsoever.
You don't require a router; just use a standard switch, preferably a Gigabit model.
A switch connects multiple devices for data exchange. A router directs traffic across various networks or switches. https://www.javatpoint.com/switch-vs-router
Cheap unmanaged Gigabit switches usually perform adequately; random brands often work well since they share similar internal designs using off-the-shelf components. There’s minimal difference between them, and you don’t need to worry about firmware issues. Routers, on the other hand, are much more complex, making cost-effective options risky because they depend on solid hardware, well-crafted software, and consistent security updates. Typically, they combine a switch chip, WiFi, and a low-power computer.
Most folks call today's Router a single device that combines a switch, firewall, Wi-Fi access point and router. I haven't encountered an all-in-one setup with just a 10/100 switch in more than ten years. If the switch is too slow, it's probably no faster than a basic N-class Wi-Fi and should be discarded.