Change The Mtu Size - NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S D7800 User Manual

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800
Table 3. Common MTU sizes
MTU
1500
1492
1472
1468
1460
1458
1436
1400

Change the MTU Size

WARNING:
An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example,
you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure
login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is
necessary for your ISP connection.
To change the MTU size:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
Application
The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE
or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches.
Used in PPPoE environments.
Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)
Used in some DHCP environments.
Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.
Used in PPPoA environments.
Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
Maximum size for AOL DSL.
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