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Chapter 2 
Hardware Installation 
 
 
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1.3.3 
The Gateway Mode 
 
Or more simply put: Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network! 
 
Since the access point supports several types of broadband connections, the 
first step in setting up the access point as a Broadband Internet Gateway is to 
identify the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to.  
 
 
 
 
Static IP address 
Use this type of connection if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or to a 
range of fixed IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider. 
 
Dynamic IP address 
When powered using this type of connection, the access point requests for an 
IP address which will be automatically assigned to it by your Internet Service 
Provider.  
 
This type of connection applies for instance, to: 
• 
Singapore Cable Vision subscribers 
• 
@HOME Cable Service users