Home Networking@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 10 months ago

do i actually need a router?

Home Networking@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 10 months ago

I’m unclear on the purpose of a router. Could I just have a cable modem directly connected to a (smart managed) switch that feeds all the clients?

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Technically possible with a layer 3 switch but routing is still required and best done with a purpose built router.

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