Setup
13
Common Connection Types
Type
Details
ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you con-
nect to you ISP.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automati-
cally.
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 perma-
nent IP Address to you.
Usually, the connection is
"Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automati-
cally.
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 automati-
cally.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automati-
cally.
b) User name and password
are always required.
c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP
address, you need the IP
address and related informa-
tion (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 automati-
cally.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such
as Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
