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Switch not splitting Xfinity home internet successfully via Netgear Nighthawk and switch
Hello, I've been struggling to hardwire my home with Ethernet via Netgear switches and have not been able to resolve issue after several different attempts. I have Blast! Internet service fro...
So do you have the CM1150v cable modem? If so, you need to understand that this modem is a modem only, there is NO built in router in this modem. This modem only passes thru 1 IP address from the ISP and a wifi router or NAT router needs to be connected to the back of the CM modem to provide internet access to multiple devices behind the router. A router is required to be connected to be able to connect multiple devices to the internet.
Please review the user manual and installation guide on how to connect a router to the modem.
Yes I have CM1150v and I know it's not a router, which is why I bought the switch. The switch is a router right? I followed instructions of the switch and it still was not getting internet to more than one device plugged into switch. Each device would show ethernet connections, but only one would work with internet.
Please advice, I'm trying to understand basics but forgive me if I'm missing something.
And thank you.
BNo, the switch is not a router. You need a router between the modem and switch...
Well that explains it! I thought the managed switch would do the work of the router.
Can you recommend a router for my setup?
Just for my own knowledge, does a router not have multiple ports which is why you need switch as well? In other words, why wouldn't a router and switch be one unit?
Trying to fully understand each component.Thanks so much!
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