3 common connection types, 1 cable modems 3.3.2 dsl modems – AirLive N.Plug User Manual

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3. Installation

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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.

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