Onsite At the Pioneer Museum, networking 101

In the wiring closet we have a 16 port switch (hub) that is tied to its cables via a 16 port Patch panel, the Cable modem was directly wired to the switch, but this is not correct.

A router was introduced to the mix, to insure internet connectivity at all wall jacks/pcs. The router chosen for the role, is wifi enabled, and allows users to connect with laptops, smartphones etc.

A green ethernet cable connects the 16 port switch to the Router, which in turn is connected to....

a blue coil of ethernet cat5e cable, leading to the Time Warner Cable modem. What make of router is it?

This is a....

An Airlink 300mbs N class wifi with 4 port swich.