Connectiong a network switch

[Duke{CLR}]

Hi guys I have been really busy lately, the list of things is huge. Today is hang TV day and set up the network. I bought a switch, this one, Newegg.com - Buffalo BS-G2116U 16-port Rackmount Gigabit Switch 101000Mbps 16 x RJ45 . I also have some slick modem/router from Comcast. I thought you could just take a plug from the router and put it into a switch. I don't see an input plug though, Does this thing sense what it plugged into it the set it up automatically?

[juneau]

I would guess it either senses the input socket or just presumes you'd know to use the #1 port.

Doesn't this thing come with an instruction manual?

[goldenfooler]

we are americans... whos this manuel you speak so highly of

[Duke{CLR}]

No manual, just this sheet. http://www.buffalotech.com/files/pro...-G21U_DS_2.pdf

My first impression was that this thing is for professionals who would know what to do. After reading that is senses the chord type I figured I would just plug everything and see what happens. So far so good.

I wonder if all those ports on the on line from the router will be slower then one plugged directly to the router. If this is the case I know what I will be doing with my desktops connection.

[MR_MADHATTER]

This is how a switch works..Computer 1 controls internet access. All other devices go through it to get to the internet. I'm having LAN party flashbacks....