> If you will be using PPPoE then you will normally also be using DHCP.  
> That doesn't require that your IP address will change, but it isn't a 
> true static IP.  Most providers here at least actually issue a DHCP 
> reservation so that you always get the same IP rather than provide a 
> truly static IP address.
> 
> 

I see: a sort of DHCP reservation based on username, instead of MAC 
address...

So, this means it wouldn't be possible to use PPPoE with assigned block 
of *real* static IPs (including IPs for default gateway, subnet address 
and broadcast address) which have to be hard coded in most ISP offers?

Thank you all,

-- Vincent