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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.
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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