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MTU settings

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by KindledSpirit, Jul 25, 2005.

  1. KindledSpirit Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    I would like to know how to change my network cards MTU setting. Red hat 9 i'm running atm
    KindledSpirit, Jul 25, 2005
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  2. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    In command prompt, type ip link set eth0 mtu value.

    That's assuming your network card is eth0.

    You can check it with command ip link show eth0.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Jul 25, 2005
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  3. KindledSpirit Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    will it always be set to that value then?
    KindledSpirit, Jul 25, 2005
    #3

  4. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    If you want to set it permanently, edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0, add line MTU=value there.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Jul 25, 2005
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