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- 

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@12many Indeed! The clarity of the information I’m getting was reminiscent of the New York sky earlier this week- obscured!   Enjoy the new sub!! 
 

  I started this thread. It's degraded to dibble. Thanks everyone- let's just forget about it. 

@bkeske - thank you for the directed nature of your comments. Yours is an interesting thought. Question though- do we know that converting to optical doesn’t also include converting “junk” as well?