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be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway router. The router will direct all the
packets to the gateway if the destination host is not within the local network.
MTU: it means Max Transmit Unit for packet. When using slow links, large packets can
cause some delays thereby increasing lag and latency.
DNS: The Domain Name System (DNS) is an Internet “phone book”, which translates
domain names to IP addresses. These fields identify the server IP addresses where the
DNS requested are forwarded by this router.
4.5.1.2 DHCP Client
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a local area network protocol. If you
choose this mode, you will get a dynamic IP address from your ISP automatically.
Host Name: the name of your computer, online neighbors will identify the computer
according to the name.
MTU: it means Max Transmit Unit for packet. When using slow links, large packets can
cause some delays thereby increasing lag and latency.
DNS: Domain Name System. Every Internet host must have a unique IP address, also they
may have a human-friendly, easy to remember name such as www.yahoo.com. The DNS
server converts the user-friendly name into its equivalent IP address.
4.5.1.3 PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a virtual private and secure connection
between two systems that enables encapsulated data transport. Select PPPoE option if ISP
provides a PPPoE connection. You should enter the following parameters.