Re: Q. Best MTU Settings for UK ISP Demon Internet ??

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From: Paul Black
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 00:00

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(John Auld) wrote:
> CAn anyone give me some tips on the best MTU and other settings for
> PPP for use with Demon Internet.

[Cross-posted to d.i.s.u where there might be some better info]

I think 1500 is the recommended figure (although I have seen the
remote end request 1514 & 1524).

The only other thing I can think of is to use PAP for authentication.
It means the chat script is simpler and logging on is quicker.

What other settings are you looking for?

Paul

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