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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.