Compex Technologies WPE54 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
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1.3.3 The Gateway Mode
Or more simply put: Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network!
Since the access point supports several types of broadband connections, the
first step in setting up the access point as a Broadband Internet Gateway is to
identify the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to.
Static IP address
Use this type of connection if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or to a
range of fixed IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider.
Dynamic IP address
When powered using this type of connection, the access point requests for an
IP address which will be automatically assigned to it by your Internet Service
Provider.
This type of connection applies for instance, to:
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Singapore Cable Vision subscribers
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@HOME Cable Service users