Change The Mtu Size; Chapter 4 Tri-Band Wifi Connections - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Table 3. Common MTU sizes
MTU Application
1500 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.
1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)
1468 Used in some DHCP environments.
1458 Used in PPPoA environments.
1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.

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 mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter routerlogin
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.
5. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Tri-Band WiFi Connections
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
Manage the Internet Settings Manually
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