The Maximum Transmission Unit is a network standard that tells the size of interaction packets that travel along a network path. Data packets are bits of data sent from the source PC to the target. The MTU determines the size of these packets, and the size must be consistent across all devices on the network. The MTU size of a network is decided by the protocol, and many house and office networks are ethernet based. Can adjust the MTU setting when few PCs on a network are having problems but the rest of the network isn't affected. Typically, you can change a PC router's MTU setting by accessing it from the web browser.

Linksys Router

1. Step 1

Open browser and enter the router's IP address. The original value for a Linksys router setup is 192.168.1.1. Type router's admin username and password. The original username for Linksys is blank and the password is "admin."

2. Step 2

Select "Advanced". Under this window, select "Filters" link. Under this window , browse the MTU and check "Enable."

3. Step 3

Type a new MTU size. This amount should be between 1400 - 1492. A good amount to begin with is 1452. Reset the value as required till the network problems are fixed. Select "Save Settings".

D-Link

4. Step 1

Start browser screen and move to the IP address. The original IP address for a D-link router installation is 192.168.0.1.

5. Step 2

Type "admin". Set a password for admin account. Or else, the original password is empty. Hit "Enter".

6. Step 3

On the "WAN" skylight browse to the MTU. set a value in the MTU and select "Save".