PPTP | Mainly used in Europe. | • PPTP Server IP Address. |
| You connect to the ISP only | • User name and password. |
| when required. The IP address | • IP Address allocated to |
| is usually allocated automati- | you, if Static (Fixed). |
| cally, but may be Static |
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Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type | Details | ISP Data required |
Dynamic | Your IP Address is allocated | Usually, none. |
IP Address | automatically, when you | However, some ISP's may |
| connect to you ISP. | |
| require you to use a particular | |
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| Hostname, Domain name, or |
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| MAC (physical) address. |
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Static (Fixed) | Your ISP allocates a perma- | IP Address allocated to you, |
IP Address | nent IP Address to you. | mask and gateway (if provided), |
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| and DNS address. |
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Big Pond Cable (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
•User Name
•Password
•Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
•User Name
•Password
•RAS Plan
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