Does it increase security on the TimeCapsule to install Modem AirportExtreme Switch TimeCapsule?

Greetings:
I am setting up a wired home network, and somewhat apprehensive about connecting the Modem to the TimeCapsule directly then to the network. Is it secure to do so, or is it better to connect the Modem to an AirPort Extreme then to a Switch and from there to the TimeCapsule? Seemingly making the internet connection go through a built-in firewall in the AirPort Extreme then another built-in firewall in the TimeCapsule.
Thank you,
Najeeb

Is it secure to do so, or is it better to connect the Modem to an AirPort Extreme then to a Switch and from there to the TimeCapsule? Seemingly making the internet connection go through a built-in firewall in the AirPort Extreme then another built-in firewall in the TimeCapsule.
The firewall on the Time Capsule would not be enabled if you connected it to the switch, since the Time Capsule would need to be configured to operate in Bridge Mode to function correctly on the network.
So same difference whether you use the firewall in the AirPort Extreme connected directly to the modem.....or....you connect the Time Capsule directly to the modem and use the firewall that way.....and setup the AirPort Extreme in Bridge Mode.
Don't forget that your modem most likely has a firewall as well.

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