Change my MTU

divzy2002uk · Post by **divzy2002uk** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 6:28 am

Hi Guys, I cant seem to change my MTU from 1492 to 1500, I downloaded TCP Optimizer and it says my MTU is at 1500, so why does the analyser say its at 1492. How can I change this manually through my registry?? Cheers.

Bob Carrick · Post by **Bob Carrick** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 7:57 am

You are on a PPPoE based connection so your MTU should be 1492 and never 1500.

divzy2002uk · Post by **divzy2002uk** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 11:50 am

I dont connect via ethernet, i connect via USB, does this make a difference?

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 12:57 pm

Originally posted by divzy2002uk
I dont connect via ethernet, i connect via USB, does this make a difference?

You should use ethernet, much better connection

divzy2002uk · Post by **divzy2002uk** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 3:18 pm

what do i need to buy to change from usb to ethernet??
Im on ADSL also. 512k/160, speed tests show 444/130 on dslreports.com, will ethernet make this better?

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 3:27 pm

Originally posted by divzy2002uk
what do i need to buy to change from usb to ethernet??
Im on ADSL also. 512k/160, speed tests show 444/130 on dslreports.com, will ethernet make this better?

Does your modem have a ethernet out on it? Looks like a large phone jack. Also what motherboard is in your PC? It might have a built in Lan so you can hook ethernet up. If not you can get a PCI ethernet adapter for about $10.00 USD.