Question

Would you prefer to use an integrated router, switch, and firewall configuration for a home network, or would you prefer to operate them as separate systems

Answer 1

Answer:

I would prefer to use an integrated router, switch, and firewall configuration for a home network instead of operating my home devices as separate systems.

Explanation:

Operating your home devices as separate systems does not offer the required good service in information sharing.  To share the internet connection among the home devices, thereby making it cheaper for family members to access the internet with one  Internet Service Provider (ISP)  account rather than multiple accounts, a home network is required. A home network will always require a network firewall to protect the internal/private LAN from outside attack and to prevent important data from leaking out to the outside world.