6Common Connection TypesCable ModemsType Details ISP Data requiredDynamicIP AddressYour IP Address is allocatedautomatically, when youconnect to you ISP.Usually, none.However, some ISP's mayrequire you to use a particularHostname, Domain name, orMAC (physical) address.Static (Fixed)IP AddressYour ISP allocates apermanent IP Address to you.IP Address allocated to you.Some ISP's may also requireyou to use a particularHostname, Domain name, orMAC (physical) address.DSL ModemsType Details ISP Data requiredDynamicIP AddressYour IP Address is allocatedautomatically, when youconnect to you ISP.None.Static (Fixed)IP AddressYour ISP allocates apermanent IP Address to you.IP Address allocated to you.PPPoE You connect to the ISP onlywhen required. The IP addressis usually allocatedautomatically.User name and password.PPTP Mainly used in Europe.You connect to the ISP onlywhen required. The IP addressis usually allocatedautomatically, but may beStatic (Fixed).• PPTP Server IP Address.• User name and password.• IP Address allocated toyou, if Static (Fixed).Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)Type Details ISP Data requiredDynamicIP AddressYour IP Address is allocatedautomatically, when youconnect to you ISP.None.Static (Fixed)IP AddressYour ISP allocates a permanentIP Address to you.IP Address allocated to you.