Need quick help and advice on disabling a switch from my network.

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Hello, in my house the modem(?) is outside or something simular to a modem that the cablels from the 3 routers we have run to. There is also a switch that if not powered on/the ethernets on it are not plugged in non of the routers in the house will connect to the modem as the switch I believe blocks this. How can I get around this? Would I have to disconnect the switch from the modem and instead connect it to my master router? The only problem with this is that they run throught the wall and it may be difficult to do but so be it. Thanks!
 

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I would assume that it would be connected to the master router then? Could you explain how the switch works why can I not connect if the switch is turned off if I am directly connected the the modem? How can I bypass the switch?