Abocom 802.11b/g Portable Router WAP2102 - Manual (Page 9)

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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
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.
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). • 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
connect to you ISP. None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.