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3.2.1 Common Connection Types

3.2.1.1 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.

3.2.1.2 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).

PPTP Server IP Address.

User name and password.

IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed).

3.2.1.3

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.