Setting The Router's Mac Address (Advanced Options) - NETGEAR ProSafe FVS338 Reference Manual

Set up the traffic meter for the Dialup ISP if desired (see
Desired)" on page
Note: The response time of your serial port Internet connection will be slower
than a broadband Internet connection.
Tip: If you experience connectivity problems with the Dialup ISP, try a different
baud rate setting and ensure that the modem parameters you selected match the
modem connected to the FVS338.

Setting the Router's MAC Address (Advanced Options)

Each computer or router on your network has a unique 48-bit local Ethernet address. This is also
referred to as the computer's 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 you must enter that address.
To change the router's default MAC Address:
1. Select Network Configuration from the main menu, Broadband ISP Settings from the
submenu and click the Advanced link. Check the radio box for either:
a. Use This computer's MAC address, if this is the address your ISP expects, or
b. Use this MAC Address and enter the MAC address that your ISP expects.
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).
2. Click Apply to save your settings or Cancel to revert to the previous settings
You may also change the default MTU Size and Port Speed for the Broadband link on this screen,
based on the following criteria:
• MTU Size. The standard MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for Ethernet networks is
either 1500 Bytes or 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections. Some ISPs may ask you to reduce the
MTU, but this is rarely required, and should not be done unless required by your ISP.
• Port Speed. In most cases, your router can automatically determine the connection speed of
the Internet (WAN) port. If you cannot establish an Internet connection and the Internet LED
blinks continuously, you may need to manually select the port speed.
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