DGFV338 ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router Reference Manual
•MTU Size. The normal MTU value for most networks is 1500 Bytes, or 1492 for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you may need to reduce the MTU size. However, this is rarely required and should not be attempted unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
•Port Speed (Ethernet only). Usually, your router can automatically determine the connection speed of the 10/100 port. If you cannot establish an Internet connection and the Internet LED blinks continuously, manually select the port speed.
If you know your Ethernet port on your broadband modem supports 100BaseT, select 100M; otherwise, select 10M. Use the
•Router MAC Address. Each computer or router on your network has a unique
–Use This Computer’s MAC address, where the router will use the MAC address of the computer you are now using, or
–Use This MAC Address, where you manually enter the MAC address that your ISP expects. The format is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
If you set up an ADSL connection, in addition to the Advanced ADSL settings, there are some additional specific ADSL settings that also should be configured. These include: Multiplexing Method, VPI and VCI.
To configure your ADSL settings:
1.Click he ADSL Settings link at the top of the ADSL ISP Settings screen. The ADSL Settings screen will display.
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2.Configure your ADSL Settings. If you don’t know your settings, contact your ISP. These parameters must be submitted to correctly establish a DSL connection on the WAN interface:
a.Multiplexing Method: Both
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