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I need to now use my FVS318 Netgear router as a switch instead of a router. &nbsp;I have added a VoIP phone adapter after my Cable modem and still need the switch portion of the router. &nbsp;The VoIP company says I must put the phone adapter after the modem and not after my existing FVS813 router. &nbsp;All comments welcome. &nbsp;BTW, Netgear wants to charge me for this question. &nbsp;Thanks.
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I need to now use my FVS318 Netgear router as a switch instead of a router.  I have added a VoIP phone adapter after my Cable modem and still need the switch portion of the router.  The VoIP company says I must put the phone adapter after the modem and not after my existing FVS813 router.  All comments welcome.  BTW, Netgear wants to charge me for this question.  Thanks.

How to use Netgear FVS318 Router only as a Switch

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Broadband

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Routers

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