Figure 5-9: Optional Settings; Figure 5-10: Router Ip - Linksys WRK54G Guía De Instalación Rápida

Wireless-G Broadband Router
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router.
Host Name/Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs,
usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your

Figure 5-9: Optional Settings

broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work.
MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. The default setting, Manual, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted.
The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.
To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select Auto.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.
Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.

Figure 5-10: Router IP

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup