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Model GS105 Only one device will access the internet through the switch
Hi.
I have a modem located in my garage and a number of cables wired out to various points / devices in my house. The configeration is...
Modem to switch ( Netgear GS105), switch - 1x port to TV, 1 x port to Playstation and 1 x Port to wifi router. I was hoping the switch would give internet access to various devices, however I can only get access to 1 device? Looking at various diagrams and on the packaging, it suggust this would work. I am now thinking that I have mis understood how and where a switch should be installed. Can someone please give me some guidence. Many Thanks
Switch is not a splitter . Why? Modem can't perform DHCP. Each device needs own ip addresses. You should position switch between router and devices. Like this modem >> router >> switch >> devices
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You need a router. Does your modem have a router? If so, then it should work. If it doesn't, then you need to buy one. You can plug your switch into the router if you need the extra ports.
Great. Thanks for your help
Switch is not a splitter . Why? Modem can't perform DHCP. Each device needs own ip addresses. You should position switch between router and devices. Like this modem >> router >> switch >> devices
Thanks. So I need to buy an additional router and position before the switch. I see routers normally come with 4 ports, so as I have less than 4 devices, Im not going to need the switch.
