Gigabit switch?

[Martyuk39]

I want to transfer and access files between PCs and a NAS drive and would like to do this at gigabit speeds. I've researched gigabit routers and haven't found one that doesn't seem to have major connection issues.

So I thought how about a gigabit switch - could I simply get say a 5-port gigabit switch, connect it to my existing wireless router and then connect devices direct to the switch? Assuming the devices had gigabit-capable interfaces. Would said devices still routinely have access to the internet?

Thanks
Martin

 

[Kanalua]

Yes, this is my setup at home. As long as the switch and the devices support jumbo frames you are good to go.
My networking system:
Cable modem -> router/wireless (running DD-WRT) -> Gigabit switch -> devices (Desktop, PS3, etc).

 

[Martyuk39]

That's great, thank you very much