Networking Connection Problem

[Paradise]

I am not sure why, but, for some reason when I connect a straight patch cable from my Router too a switch, I loose my Internet connection.  However, when I connect the cable directly, no issue.  I need too connect it too a switch so that I can access a NAS Drive

[Spoiler]

Have you tried a crossover cable?

[Geek-9pm]

Please identify:
Router type and model.
Switch type and model.
NAS type an model. (Network Attached Storage.)**

Are all devices above Plug and Paly?
What documents are you using  as your guide?

** Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients. NAS is specialized for serving files either by its hardware, software, or configuration.

[Paradise]

Please identify:
Router type and model.
Switch type and model.
NAS type an model. (Network Attached Storage.)**

Are all devices above Plug and Paly?
What documents are you using  as your guide?

** Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients. NAS is specialized for serving files either by its hardware, software, or configuration.

It's a  FS105
5 Port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch with Auto Uplink

[camerongray]

Why can't you connect the NAS to the router?  Are you sure it is a router and not just a modem?  What model is this "router"?

[Paradise]

It's a modem that connect's too it.  Cause, it would allow everyone on the network too connect too it.

[Geek-9pm]

You need a router, not a switch.

From CH archives...
How do I setup my own home network?

Setting up a home network allow users to share files, share printers, share broadband Internet access, play network games and much more. Before setting up your own network, the network as well as what you want for the network to accomplish must be established.

A switch does not take care of the DHCP job. A router does that.

[camerongray]

As Geek says, you can't connect a modem to a switch, you need a router.  You can then connect a switch to the router if you need even more ports.