Should I use Dynamic IP or PPPoE?
This article mainly introduces the major ISPs of different areas and their connection type.
The connection type to use dynamic IP or PPPoE depends on the ISP and how you connect the router.
It is recommended to choose Dynamic IP for your router when it is connected to a main router, like pic 1.
Or you are suggested to confirm the connection type with the ISP if you wire the MERCUSYS router to the ISP directly without another router in between, like in Pic 2. We collect the common connection types of some regular ISPs below for reference only.
Pic 1
Pic 2
Connection types of regular ISPs
ISPs may change their settings on a daily basis, so you are strongly advised to contact your ISP before connecting to the internet.
United Kingdom
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ISP: BT, Plusnet, TalkTalk, Vodafone, EE, AAISP, IDNet, Vispa, Zen, Claranet |
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Network Topology 1: DSL cable (VDSL) --- DSL Modem Router |
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Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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PPPoE |
Need username and password. VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
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Network Topology 2: ISP Hub or Fiber modem or DSL Modem --- Ethernet Cable --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router |
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Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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Normally use PPPoE Note: you may try to use Dynamic IP or confirm with the ISP if no PPPoE username and password is provided by the ISP |
If PPPoE, you need a username and password. VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
Australia
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Network Topology 1: DSL cable (VDSL) --- DSL Modem Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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TPG(FTTN), Internode, Dodo, iiNet |
PPPoE |
Username Password VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
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TPG(FTTB ), Optus, AGL, Exetel |
PPPoE |
Username Password |
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Telstra/Belong, Origin, Vodafone(FTTN,FTTP/FTTC), Optus, iiNet, Superloop, Aussie Broadband |
Dynamic |
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Network Topology 2: NBN box --- Ethernet Cable --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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TPG, Internode(HFC), DODO, iiNet, Slingshot Cable |
PPPoE |
Username Password VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
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Internode(FTTP), AGL, Optus, Southern Phone |
PPPoE |
Username Password |
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Telstra/Belong, Vodafone, Superloop Fixed Wireless Connection |
Dynamic |
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New Zealand
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Network Topology: DSL cable（VDSL)--TP-Link Deco DSL / DSL Modem Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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Spark_Fiber、Flip_VDSL |
PPPoE |
Username Password VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
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Stuff_ Fiber |
Dynamic |
VLAN ID (confirm with ISP) |
Singapore
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Network Topology: Fiber modem or Cable modem --- Ethernet Cable --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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StarHub Cable, MyRepublic, M1 |
Dynamic IP |
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SingTel |
Dynamic IP |
VLAN ID Mode: Singapore-SingTel |
Hong Kong Region
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Network Topology: Fiber modem --- Ethernet Cable --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router Internet --- Ethernet Cable --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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HGC、 PCCW |
PPPoE |
Username Password |
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Dynamic IP |
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HKBN、 China Mobile (Hong Kong)、 i-CABLE |
Dynamic IP |
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台湾地区
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Network Topology: 網絡公司---光纖数据机（小乌龟）--- 网线 --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router 網絡公司--- 网线 --- MERCUSYS Halo / Wi-Fi Router |
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ISP |
Connection Type |
Required Parameters |
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中華電信、遠傳、So-net |
PPPoE |
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