Ethernet Switch- what's the point?


I run an Ethernet cable between my router (standard issue from Verizon) and my streaming transport. I note that some use an ethernet switch between between the router and streamer. Assuming I got that right, what is the point- what does a good switch do? I've been into audio since the 70's but when its comes to streaming, I'm definitely a newbie- 

Thanks all!

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@zavato   Proceed with caution - there is a lot of wrong info in this thread.

@carlsbad2 You don't understand the technology.

@fredrik222 I admire your perseverance, but you will never change their positions.  No reason to continue.  It reminds me of my grandmother.  No amount of kind explaining or reputable news articles was enough to convince her that a microwave was not putting nuclear radiation in her food.  

I hope you all have a great weekend. My second Rythmik F12 is arriving today and I can't wait.  It is going to be a wonderful and loud weekend.  

@recklesskelly "I would hardly call it persistence, more like trolling as this is the only subject matter he contributes to. And reading through his archives he is consistently chirping off on it." 

I have found that people who only speak on one topic usually know that one topic very well.  I have personally meet people who profess to know everything about every topic, and well, they usually don't.  I think that is called jack of all trades, master of none.  I am thankful for all the tech people who contribute.