When should i use dynamic? and when do we use static protocol when setting up a router?
Please discuss this in a layman's comprhension level as I am not that technical when it comes to terminologies.

Originally Posted by paul john

When should i use dynamic? and when do we use static protocol when setting up a router?
Please discuss this in a layman's comprhension level as I am not that technical when it comes to terminologies.

Hi, Paul John

I hope this reply assists you - I too am a non tech terminoligist!

Dynamic routing uses software applications on the router and chooses the best network route; Static routing means you manually configure routing files which runs on start up, and since these don't change, they are called Static.

"Dynamic" and "Static."
Beats me why they just don't call it "automatic" and "manual."
I guess the use of "techy" words makes it seem more......techy.

Originally Posted by busdriver72

"Dynamic" and "Static."
Beats me why they just don't call it "automatic" and "manual."
I guess the use of "techy" words makes it seem more......techy.

Why didn't I think "automatic" and "manual" - byoit is turning me into a.... techy

Originally Posted by sandra

Hi, Paul John

I hope this reply assists you - I too am a non tech terminoligist!

Dynamic routing uses software applications on the router and chooses the best network route; Static routing means you manually configure routing files which runs on start up, and since these don't change, they are called Static.

"Dynamic" and "Static."
Beats me why they just don't call it "automatic" and "manual."
I guess the use of "techy" words makes it seem more......techy.

I actually think both of your answers were excellent. I didn't have a clue. And now I do. (hey that rhymes, rhyming I can do lol)

Let's say I'm using a satellite internet, does it require a specific protocol? (dynamic or static?)
Obviously not pppoe since satellite internet does not configure the router with username and pw to authenticate which applies to a DSL internet.

I mean, does different type of internet connection require a different protocol?

should be the same just the speed of connection will be different