How to setup a network switch and router

Router and network switch are the two primary devices that are used for a computer network. A network switch is also called as a multi-port network bridge. Its main function is to manage the flow of data across a network.One of the most common forms of the network switch is the Ethernet switch. The Ethernet switches have 8/16/24/48 ports.A router is also a networking device that directs data traffic between computer networks. Most of the routers come with four Ethernet ports.The major difference between a switch and a router is that a switch permits different devices to communicate on a single network while a router permits different networks to communicate. Another difference is that a network switch uses the MAC address of devices for the transmission of data while a router uses IP address.

To setup a network switch and a router, follow the steps given below:

Step 1:Disconnect the power supplies of your network switch, modem, and wireless router.
Step 2:Connect the modem to your telephone cable.
Step 3:Take an Ethernet cable and connect one of its ends to the Ethernet port at the back of the modem.
Step 4:Take an Ethernet cable and connect one of its ends to the Ethernet port at the back of the modem.
Step 5:Take another Ethernet cable and connect one of its ends to a port on your network switch.
Step 6:Now, you should connect the other end of the second Ethernet cable to a LAN port on your router.
Step 7:Plug in and switch on all the three devices - the network switch, the modem, and the router.