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packetdrop's avatar
Nov 20, 2018
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XR500 ipv4 vs ipv6 speed differences

I feel bad putting this here without knowing more but I recently got a new config from my ISP for a 900/35mbs line (from 400/35). Direct line tests for around 500 (on speedtest.net) and ISP still thi...
  • rpoffen's avatar
    rpoffen
    Nov 17, 2015

    It has the same end result. It allows you to manage the device from a central place (router), rather than having to set up a static IP in the device, as well as making sure the router doesn't hand it out to another device.

    Most devices by default use DHCP (or in simple terms, get IP address automatically).