Configuring The Ethernet Advanced Options - NETGEAR DGFV338 ProSafe Reference Manual

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2. Enter the MTU Size. The MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) is the size of the largest packet that
can be sent over the network. The standard MTU value for Ethernet networks is usually 1500
Bytes and for PPPoE connections, it is 1492 Bytes. Unless a change is required by your ISP,
we recommend that the MTU value be left as is.
3. Enter the Router's MAC Address. Each computer or router on your network has a unique 32-
bit local Ethernet address, known as the Media Access Control (MAC) address. In most cases
the default (Use Default Address) will suffice. If your ISP requires MAC authentication and
expects a specific MAC address, then select either:
– Use This Computer's MAC address, where the DGFV338 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 12 hexadecimal digits, such as 01:23:45:67:89:AB.
4. Click Apply to save the settings. Click Reset to revert to the previous settings.

Configuring the Ethernet Advanced Options

To configure the Ethernet Advanced options:
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