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How do I know my router MTU size?

By Liam Parker

The last four numbers are the test packet size.

  1. Open a DOS prompt screen by clicking on Start>Programs>MSDOS-PROMPT.
  2. At the DOS Prompt type in ping -f -l 1472 and hit Enter.
  3. Drop the test packet size down (10 or 12 bytes) and test again.

What is MTU size in router?

What is an MTU: MTU or Maximum Transmission unit, is the largest size packet that can be delivered in bytes without fragmentation. The largest size allowed over Ethernet and most of internet service providers is 1500 bytes. This means the maximum size a data packet can transmit is 1500 bytes.

Should I lower my MTU?

A larger MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) brings greater efficiency in transmitting because each packet carries more data; however, a packet too large may be fragmented and results in lower transmitting speed instead. Optimizing the MTU value on the router’s WAN interface can improve performance and avoid issues.

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