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Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) Some ISP's may require you to
use a particular Hostname or
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
Usually, the connection is
"Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such as
Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is
usually allocated automatically.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) User name and password are
always required.
c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP
address, you need the IP address
and related information (Network
Mask, Gateway IP address, and
DNS address)
IPoA
(IP over ATM)
Normally, the connection is
"Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such as
Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
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