Verizon MI424WR - Manual (Page 67)

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual
Network Displays the type of network to which the link is connected. Since
this is a broadband connection (connected to the Internet), “Broadband
Connection” is displayed.
Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is a coaxial connec-
tion, “Coax” is displayed.
Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for
the network.
MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size per-
mitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500 . Other choic-
es include “Automatic by DHCP ,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP
connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.
Coax Link
Check and configure the coax link connection in this section of the screen.
Channel Displays the channel frequency range of the coaxial connection. This
setting is not user configurable; it is for information only.
Privacy Toggle “Privacy” by clicking in the “Enabled” check box. If Privacy is
activated, all devices connected via coaxial cable must use the same password.
We recommend leaving the Privacy option deactivated.
Auto Detection Select whether you want the Router to automatically detect a
coaxial link here.
Password Enter the Coax Link password here.
CM Ratio Select the CM Ratio from the drop-down menu here.
WAN Coax Connection Speeds
This section displays the Router’s Tx and Rx speeds (in Mbps).
Internet Protocol
This section includes three options: No IP Address, Obtain an IP Address
Automatically, and Use the Following IP Address.
No IP Address Select this option if the connection has no IP address. This is use-
ful when the connection is operating under a bridge.