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8 port unmanaged switch connected directly to my spectrum modem issue
I just purchased an 8 port unmanageable switch after moving my spectrum router to the first floor. I connected the switch directly into the spectrum modem and plugged the router into the switch. Th...
You need to go modem---->router---->switch
Spectrum only supplies 1 public ip address (unless you pay for more) and that gets assigned to the router. The router then supplies private ip addresses. (simplified version). That's why you need to go modem--->router--->switch
Thanks!
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