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Re: MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit

Really? I thought it just had to be 1365 or larger - I'd have thought 1500 should be fine

Thanks, I'll have a look into that. I hadn't heard it needed to be lower than 1500. Can't think why that would be so

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Re: MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit

You may be right Saturday, I know enough though not to muck about with it as the Xbox can be a bit tempermental at the best of times let alone changing things and breaking the connection.
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Re: MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit

Yes, often "if it aint broke, don't fix it" is a very good rule to follow.

If you come across a reference to the <1500 MTU recommendation, please let me know as I can't find one. I checked the official sites and spent a few minutes Googling but all I can find is the >1365 MTU/Xbox issue. I'd like to understand whether there's a real technical reason or whether it's just one of those myths which sometimes spring up.

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