Network Configuration |
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WAN Advanced |
MTU Size |
The
MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) is the size of the
largest packet that can be sent over the 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 as is. |
Port Speed |
Most new devices with Ethernet ports run at full-duplex, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps
modes. The router can automatically negotiate the speed with the other end of
the Ethernet connection. However, if the Internet LED blinks continuously, you
may need to set the port speed manually. This could occur with some older
broadband modems. If the Ethernet port of the broadband modem supports 100BaseT
or 1000BaseT then select
100BaseT or
1000BaseT respectively; otherwise, select
10BaseT. Use the
half-duplex settings if
full-duplex modes do not function properly. |
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 through which you are accessing 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 the settings. |
Click
Reset to revert to the previous settings. |
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