Modem to switch.. do extra patch cables make any difference?

[Gimpymoo]

Virgin Modem<====> Switch <====> 6 computers

Would connecting more than one patch cable from modem to switch even work and if it did, would it offer any benefits?

My thinking is no.

Any p2p transfers are terminated at the switch so no benefit there.
Download bandwidth is much less than 1Gb so no benefit there.

Thanks.

 

[Gimpymoo]

the Virgin box is presumably still configured as a router.

Just to clarify, it is

Plugging the switch into a modem would do.. erm.. nothing