Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix

If your Internet

Then set the IP of other

Number of allowed

connection is

computer(s)

Internet connections

xDSL1 with dynamic IP

ISP automatically assigns the

Depends on the Internet

(PPPoE2 account)

IP (using PPPoE dial-up)

Service Provider (ISP)

xDSL with static IP

to the provided static IP

Depends on the Internet

 

 

Service Provider (ISP)

xDSL/Cable with a router and

The DHCP server automatically

Depends on the DHCP server,

enable DHCP3 server

assigns the IP

usually about 253

1xDSL - ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) 2PPPoE - Point-to-Point over Ethernet

3DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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