howto:general:network:mtu_size

Adjust MTU size

Sometimes it is usefull to alter the MTU size of an interface.

Overview

Level of difficulty

 Easy

Use-case

The MTU size on the LAN-Bridge shoule be raised to 9000 to enable 'Jumbo Frames'

proberties of scenario
interface lan
mtu-size 9000

Instructions

GUI

In this tutorial we will alter the MTU size. At first you must log in to your router.

Go to the Network Settings tab and then to Connectivity.

After choosing your Operation Mode you can set MTU to Custom.

UCI Config System

  • Add mtu setting
uci set network.lan.mtu=9000
  • Store changes
uci commit network
  • Apply changes
/etc/init.d/network restart

UCI config files (native)

/etc/config/config_network

  • Add mtu option
config 'something'
        option 'name' 'whatever'
        

Troubleshooting

Not available, yet

howto/general/network/mtu_size.txt · Last modified: 2018/05/24 09:05 (external edit)