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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Oh Freddy Freddy .... @fredrik222 .... you never disappoint. Guaranteed to post your usual propaganda on every (and only) networking threads.

Take the example of John Swenson, founder of UpTone and designer of Etherregen. He was forced to admit that he made up terms, terms that does not mean anything, for his intended customer base with the Etherregen. Why forced, because he was confronted by actual engineers.

So many misinformation and outright made up lies on this part. John Swenson is no founder, or even owner of UpTone Audio. Alex Crespi is the founder and the sole owner. John Swenson was hired from UpTone, and he has done work for many audio companies. (i.e. Sonore Audio, and many more).

 

Besides, can you share a source for the "John Swenson admitting he made up things" part of your post? Any links citing John Swenson saying that would do.

 

...stop lying. Why do I call it lying? Because you have been told over and over again what the reality is, and you continue deliberately, willfully and intentionally spew the same garbage.

You call it lying because this is what you do here: copy and paste of charts and data, then engage in the ill logic of ad hominem personal attacks. It really is an obstacle to the discussion others are trying to have.

@cleeds  I was wondering when you would show up, you and @carlsbad2  are in the same boat, you think you know things, but you really don't, but you continue to argue. Why? You really have nothing better than fill up forums with garbage that is completely, easily verifiably wrong?

@thyname  yeah, you are right. I thought he was the founder for some reason. 

 

However, doesn't change anything, search for John Swenson and leakage current (made up term) on audiophilstyles (can't post links to that site or your post are removed)

If a surge is of concern to you adding a fmc ( fiber media converted) will eliminate

I use this on the incoming cable TV to Wifi router bridge which are about 4' apart but I don't have the funds to run 50' of fiber.  Also, the power adapters of the media converters themselves are additional sources of noise and surge paths.