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MTU

This is optional. You can specify the
maximum size of your transmission
packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is
if you do not wish to set a maximum
packet size. (Default setting is 1460)

Maximum Idle
Time

You can specify an idle time threshold
(seconds) for the WAN port. This means
if no packets have been sent (no one
using the Internet) during this specified
period, the router will automatically
disconnect the connection with your ISP.
(The default settings is 300 seconds)

Step 3) DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP
addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address
into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will
find that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most
ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your
Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP
settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided
automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would
rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS
server here.