Other Connectivity > Fiber Optic > router vs switch

said by jadebangle:

I have surewest fios
I was not given any router or a switch for multiple computer uses. I guess they are doing this to cut cost
I had to buy one. i got this dlink 5-port switch at 9.99 plus taxes at officedepot.

i have internet only, no tv or phone.

I see different ip on two computer thats why i am able to surf online at the same time. there is no software to route the ip. i was told by the salesman that one computer needs to be left on all the time for routing purpose but that was not the case with this isp