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Change MTU Size
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Windows XP
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Linux
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Mac OS X
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Summary
You may run into situations where the internet connection has a high rate of error or has a lower MTU size enforced than the Mac OS X default. By altering the MTU size on the active local interface it is possible to overcome such problems. This tutorial will walk you through changing your MTU size temporarily.
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Requirements
- Mac OS X - Terminal
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Procedure
- Enter the command below to gain root privileges:
sudo -s
- Enter your administrator password when prompted and press return
- Determine the interface you would like to change the MTU on with the command below:
ipconfig
- Set the MTU on the interface you chose with the command below:
ifconfig <interface> mtu <size>
- Default MTU Size (Ethernet): 1500
- Recommended Change (Ethernet): 1480
- To check that everything worked correctly type the command below:
ifconfig <interface> ¦ grep mtu
- If a line is returned with the MTU size you set in the step above then everything worked correctly.
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