Netopia 6.3 - Manual (Page 64)

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Section 4 Configure
Link
Ethernet MAC Address
Override
Link Traffic Shaping
Response
Description
You can override your Gateway’s Ethernet MAC address with any neces-
sary setting. Some ISPs require your account to be identified by the
MAC address, among other things. For information on setting this
parameter , see
“How to Use the Quickstart Page” on page 36 .
Response
Description
Traffic shaping controls how much traffic can flow through an Ethernet
interface by limiting the size of the Ethernet pipe. This function is most
suitable for Internet Service Providers.
Enable Traffic Shaping on Port : Each Ethernet port providing traffic
shaping capability is listed. Enable the port to set the traffic shaping
rate.
Rate : This value, in bits per second, indicates the approximate speed at
which traffic will flow.