Total Amateur with basic switch set up question
Does the switch (TL-SG108PE) require a router between it and the cable modem? It was my understanding that I could connect the switch directly to the cable modem thus getting internet to the switch. And then from the switch out to the various wire connected devices (TVs, gaming, PC etc.) Using one of the PoE ports, I have connected a WAP to provide WiFi to the house. When connected directly to the cable modem I get no internet at the switch. If I run a cable from the cable modem into an old wirelss router and then into the switch I get internet at the switch and out to the wired devices. Having it set up this way, I believe negates the WAP that I have installed because WiFi performance is poor even when right next to the WAP
Thanks in advance for any assistance provided.
BR,
Brian