Network Configuration |
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Broadband Advanced |
MTU Size |
The
MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) is the size of the
largest packet that can be sent over a network. The standard MTU value for
Ethernet networks is usually
1500 Bytes and for PPPoE connections, it is
1492 Bytes. Unless a change is required by your
ISP it is recommended that the MTU values be left unchanged. |
Port Speed |
Most new devices with Ethernet ports run at full-duplex, 100Mbps modes. The
router can automatically negotiate the speed with the other end of the Ethernet
connection. If the Internet LED blinks continuously, you may need to set the
port speed manually. This could occur on some buggy or older broadband modems.
If the Ethernet port of the broadband modem supports 100BaseT, select
100BaseT; otherwise, select
10BaseT. Use the
half-duplex settings if
full-duplex modes do not work. |
Router's MAC Address |
Similar to other Ethernet devices, the router has its own 48-bit local Ethernet
address, also referred to as the MAC (Media Access Control) address. The default
is set to
Use default address. If your ISP requires
MAC authentication and another MAC address has been
previously registered with your ISP, then select either
Use this Computer's MAC address to assign the MAC
address of the computer you are using to access the router, or select
Use This MAC Address and manually type in the MAC
address expected by your ISP. The format for the MAC address is
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX where X is a number from 0 to 9 (inclusive) or an alphabetical
letter between A and F (inclusive). |
Click
Apply to save your settings. |
Click
Reset to revert to the
previous settings. |
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