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Originally Posted by Wolfie
I understand about the added functions of a router but thought that because all my bits were cabled together (ethernet), IP addresses didn't need to be assigned. I'm not explaining myself very well here.
I am going to do as you suggest but still a little unsure why I can't "plug & play".
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I understand what you're saying. Assigned IP addresses and the associated details such as MAC tables in essence are a bit like house numbers.
You can't collect or deliver packets from one house to another unless each one has a proper address. That's the function fulfilled by the router software. It manages the flow of data between addresses and makes sure stuff gets delivered right.
That's a terribly naff and simplified view but hopefully will help to make it clearer.