NETGEAR RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router manual Using the LAN IP Setup Options, Setting the MTU Size

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Setting the MTU Size

The default MTU size is usually fine. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, particularly some using PPPoE, you may need to reduce the MTU to 1492. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary by your ISP.

Any packets sent through the router that are larger than the configured MTU size will be repackaged into smaller packets to meet the MTU requirement. To change the MTU size:

1.Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64 and 1500.

2.Click Apply to save the new configuration.

Using the LAN IP Setup Options

The second feature category under the Advanced heading is LAN IP Setup. This menu allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.

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Advanced Configuration of the Router

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Contents RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Trademarks Customer Support V3.0 Contents Chapter Advanced Configuration of the Router Appendix a Technical Specifications Viii Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPrinting a Chapter Xii Chapter Introduction Package ContentsStatus Light Descriptions Router’s Front PanelRouter’s Rear Panel Installing the RP614v4 routerMaintenance and Support Content Filtering Overview Chapter Content FilteringBlocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Configuring Service Blocking by IP Address Range Configuring a User Defined ServiceScheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log action buttons are described in Table Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Viewing Router Status Information Chapter MaintenanceThis screen shows the following parameters Connection Status Items Router Statistics Items Viewing a List of Attached Devices Configuration File ManagementRestoring and Backing Up the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Erasing the ConfigurationChanging the Administrator Password RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Configuring Port Triggering Advanced Configuration of the RouterAdvanced Configuration of the Router Click Add Service Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Click the Add Custom Service button Adding a Custom ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server ExampleMultiple Computers for Internet Game Example Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsResponding to Ping on the Internet WAN Port Disabling the SPI FirewallSetting the MTU Size Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp serverUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring Static Routes RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Chapter Troubleshooting Power Light Not OnBasic Functioning Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Lights Never Turn OffLAN or Internet Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting the ISP Connection RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Problems with Date and Time Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordRP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Factory Default Settings Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility General SpecificationsDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsRP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual Index Index-2