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Only two devices connect to internet via switch on modem-only
Hi, I can only connect two ethernet devices (laptop and desktop computer) to the internet. Even though there are 5 ports on the switch, only two devices can connect to the internet concurrently. T...
You need a router. ISP's usually only allow 1 public ip address (you're lucky yours offers 2).
Plus a router offers a basic firewall to protect the devices connected.
Pick up a cheap gigabit router and connect as many devices as you need.
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