Re: router vs switch

A switch is generally just that. A router is much more, and can be setup to
match the user's needs.
In addition, a router usually is seen by the ISP as a single computer, and
the switch as multiple computers.
Some Cable and DSL modems have a one or two port router built in.
A lot of things besides the switch can impact speed. Most of the time you
get better results with a router. However, some routers slow down when they
are set up to do MAC filtering and similar tasks.

"L..." <ofallons12320@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 5 xp's, 1x98se wireless and one win2k running as a server.
> All are plugged in to either the modem or "router".
> Had problems over past couple of months wiht connection so a guy that was
> helping us replaced wires and then replaced our 5 port router with a 5
post
> switch.
> Come to find out the cable modem was going bad.
> Everything seems to be working ok now.
> We're signed up for 1.5 speed but only running ~ 800-900.
> Tried to read the difference in different articles but still having
problem
> understanding, router vs switch.
>
> Is there that much of a difference?
> Anything to change?
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> L.
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