User's Manual

3. Installation
AirLive N.Plug User’s Manual
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3.3 Common Connection Types
3.3.1 Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is
allocated automatically,
when you connect 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.
3.3.2 DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is
allocated automatically,
when you connect 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 automatically.
User name and password.
PPTP Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP
only when required. The
IP address is usually
allocated automatically,
but may be Static
(Fixed).
1. PPTP Server IP Address.
2. User name and password.
3. IP Address allocated to you, if Static
(Fixed).