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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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