Netgear D6400 User Manual - Page 89
Change the MTU Size, ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup
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AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Table 3. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500 1492 1472 1468 1460 1436 1400 Application The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Maximum size for AOL DSL. Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. To change the MTU size: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup screen displays. 6. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for PPTP connections. 7. Click the Apply button. Your change is saved. Manage the Internet Settings Manually 89
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