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Why internet connection? The more obvious benefit would be for local connections, e.g. to a NAS.
by diffeomorphism 3y ago
Why internet connection? The more obvious benefit would be for local connections, e.g. to a NAS.
- magicalhippo 3y agoWhy would you need a router between your local PC and your NAS though? Just enable the firewall on your NAS if you're worried about that?
- diffeomorphism 3y agoWhat do firewalls have to do with anything? You have your PC, your laptop, your partner's PC etc. and a NAS. They all connect to the switch/router. Why would you even get a NAS if you only connect it directly to one PC? Then get a DAS or just external drives.
- magicalhippo 3y agoThe ports aren't backed by switching hardware, so would have to get bridged in hardware. If you don't want to use it as a router towards the internet, just get a 2.5G switch would likely be more performant and future proof given this only has two RJ45 ports.