Technicolor TG590 Setup And User Manual page 37

Note: If disabling the connection, the TG590 Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.
5.3a Configuring the Ethernet Connection
Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Ethernet Properties screen to generate the "Configure Ethernet"
screen.
General
The top part of the Configure Ethernet screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend
not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.
Status Displays the connection status of the Ethernet switch.
When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule rules, see the "Advanced Settings"
chapter.
Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (Network [Home/Office],
Broadband Connection, or DMZ).
Connection Type Displays the type of connection.
Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.
MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. "Automatic" sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include "Automatic by DHCP," which sets the
MTU according to the DHCP connection, and "Manual," which allows the MTU to be set manually.
Additional IP Addresses
Clicking New IP Address generates the "Additional IP Address Settings" screen, where additional IP addresses
can be created to access the TG590 Router via the Ethernet connection.
HW Switch Ports
This section displays the connection status of the TG590 Router's four Ethernet ports.
Clicking on a connection's "Action" icon (in the column on the right) generates
the "Port VLANs" screen, where ingress and egress policies can be edited.
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