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Table 2. Common MTU sizes

ApplicationMTU

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 routers, adapters, and switches.

1500

Used in PPPoE environments.1492

Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1472

Used in some DHCP environments.1468

Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.1460

Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1436

Maximum size for AOL DSL.1400

Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.576

Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support

You must use this feature only for British Telcom (BT) Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service. It might

also work with TalkTalk IPTV service.

To enable BT IGMP proxy support:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the 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. Clear the Disable ITMP Proxying check box.

6. Select the Support British Telecom (BT) IGMP Proxying check box.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Specify Your Internet Settings

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