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Old 08-11-2024, 09:19 AM
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If you have a cable modem only, you need a NAT router and a switch, separately or in one box, to plug all the Ethernet cables into it and have all devices work at the same time. All equipment needs to be rated a 1gb or higher. In addition, a wireless access point can be used as well from the switch with PoE devices. PoE = Power over Ethernet