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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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[–] Haelios_505@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

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