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paulsz · 02/13/2018, 08:23 AM

Hi all,

I have very, very little knowledge on how modem/routers/etc work. All i have been told is that you have to plug your apex into your router, not the modem. My tank is in the basement, along with my xbox and PC. Can I have one ethernet cable go from the router to a switch in the basement, and then from the switch connect my apex (and other devices)? That way i won't have to run three long cables from the router down to the basement for each device.

Thanks,
Paul

02/13/2018, 08:23 AM	#1
paulsz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 38	plugging Apex classic into a switch instead of router Hi all, I have very, very little knowledge on how modem/routers/etc work. All i have been told is that you have to plug your apex into your router, not the modem. My tank is in the basement, along with my xbox and PC. Can I have one ethernet cable go from the router to a switch in the basement, and then from the switch connect my apex (and other devices)? That way i won't have to run three long cables from the router down to the basement for each device. Thanks, Paul