Prestige 645M-A1 ADSL Bridge
Internet Access
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3.9 IP Address Assignment
A static IP is a fixed IP that your ISP gives you. A dynamic IP is not fixed. The ISP assigns you a different one
each time.
3.9.1 Using PPP Encapsulation
If you have a dynamic IP, then the IP Address field is not applicable (N/A). If you have a static IP, then you
only
need to fill in the IP Address field.
3.9.2 Using RFC 1483 Encapsulation
In this case the IP Address Assignment
must
be static with the same requirements for the IP Address.
3.10 Traffic Shaping
Traffic Shaping is an agreement between the carrier and the subscriber to regulate the average rate and
“burstiness” or fluctuation of data transmission over an ATM network. This agreement helps eliminate
congestion, which is important for transmission of real time data such as audio and video connections.
Peak Cell Rate (PCR) is the maximum rate at which the sender can send cells. This parameter may be lower
(but not higher) than the maximum line speed. 1 ATM cell is 53 bytes (424 bits), so a maximum speed of 832
Kbps gives a maximum PCR of 1962 cells/sec. This rate is not guaranteed because it is dependent on the line
speed.
Sustained Cell Rate (SCR) is the mean cell rate of a bursty, on-off traffic source that can be sent at the peak
rate, and a parameter for burst-type traffic.
SCR may not be greater than the PCR; the system default is 0
cells/sec.
Maximum Burst Size (MBS) is the maximum number of cells that can be sent at the PCR. After MBS is
reached, cell rates fall below SCR until cell rate averages to the SCR again. At this time, more cells (up to the
MBS) can be sent at the PCR again.
If the PCR, SCR or MBS is set to the default of “0”, the system will assign a
maximum value that correlates to your upstream line rate.
The following figure illustrates the relationship between PCR, SCR and MBS.