User Manual

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Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you con-
nect to you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you
to use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to
use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you con-
nect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automati-
cally.
User name and password.
PPTP
Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automati-
cally, but may be Static (Fixed).
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to you, if
Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you con-
nect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.