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How do I change the MTU on a Netgear router?

April 26, 2017MTU NetGear Router

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How do I change the MTU on a Netgear router?

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Finding and setting the correct MTU for your PC and router is one of the most important tweaks you can make to your network. An improper MTU can cause a multitude of problems ranging from email to browsing to using a VPN. When you set your MTU you must make sure the MTU is identical on all PC NICs and your router. To find your optimum MTU please click here. Not all Netgear routers provide a common interface. The steps below are typical of the more common routers however, your actual screens may vary. Consult the Netgear Technical Support Page for your particular router setup. Step 1 Netgear provides a setup wizard to help configure the router. Log in to the web based interface by typing 192.168.0.1 in your browser URL field. Enter “admin” and “password” in the Username and Passowrd fields, respectively. Username and passord are case sensitive. Click OK.