User's Manual

Chapter 2 – Configuring your Cable Modem Settings
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identified by the correct address in order for you to
access the Internet.
Your ISP uses one of two methods to assign an IP
address to you:
• Dynamic (also called server-assigned, automatic, or
DHCP). If your ISP assigns IP addresses
dynamically, your gateway receives an IP address
from a pool of IP addresses when you connect to
your ISP. Your ISP “owns” the IP addresses in the
pool.
• Static (also called permanent). If your ISP assigns
static IP addresses, your provider selects an address
from an assigned pool and assigns it to you
permanently. This number is provided on the setup
information page given to you by your ISP.