Common Connection Types; Cable Modems; Dsl Modems - Ovislink N.MINI User Manual

3.3 Common Connection Types

3.3.1 Cable Modems

Type Details
Dynamic IP Your IP Address is
Address allocated automatically,
when you connect to
you ISP.
Static (Fixed) IP Your ISP allocates a
Address permanent IP Address
to you.

3.3.2 DSL Modems

Type Details
Dynamic IP Your IP Address is
Address allocated automatically,
when you connect to
you ISP.
Static (Fixed) IP Your ISP allocates a
Address permanent IP Address
to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP
only when required. The
IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
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).
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ISP Data required
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to
use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
ISP Data required
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
1. PPTP Server IP Address.
2. User name and password.
3. IP Address allocated to you, if Static
(Fixed).
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