Network Switches

Excellent thread. 

The back of the house Ethernet is often a chain of parts  

Most of us spend for and value top tier connects for other parts of our systems and the same should be true for our digital connections that often require a switch. On a bicycle a clean chain is best. Sure a dirty one works but…….
 
In my experience Ethernet out from the wall “cleaned up” is better. 

@sns Amen.

Lest some of us are confused...Below are some definitions.

In a network, a router connects different networks together, allowing devices on those networks to communicate with each other and the internet. A switch connects devices within the same network, enabling them to share resources and information. A server provides services and resources to other devices on the network, such as web pages, email, or applications.