NETWORK HOME/OFFICE CONNECTION
GENERAL
In the GeneralGeneral section, verify the following information:
• StatusStatus - displays the connection status of the network.
• NetworkNetwork – displays the type of network connection.
• Connection TypeConnection Type - displays the type of connection
interface.
• Physical AddressPhysical Address - displays the physical address of the
network card used for the network.
• MTUMTU - displays the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
indicating the largest packet size permitted for internet
transmissions:
– AutomaticAutomatic: sets the MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit) at 1500.
– Automatic by DHCPAutomatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the
DHCP connection.
– ManualManual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
• Internet ProtocolInternet Protocol
In the Internet Protocol section, specify one of the
following:
– No IPv4 AddressNo IPv4 Address: the connection has no IP address.
This is useful if the connection operates under a
bridge.
– Obtain an IPv4 Address AutomaticallyObtain an IPv4 Address Automatically: the network
connection is required by Verizon to obtain an IP
address automatically. The server assigning the IP