Jumbo frames

Raistlin · 15th February 2010, 19:13

I'd be grateful if somebody in the know could explain 'jumbo frames' to me please.

My new router supports them and apparently it will make throughput on my wired network between JF enabled NAS and PCs considerably faster

GreyGhost · 15th February 2010, 20:49

An Ethernet packet larger than 1500 bytes is called a Jumbo Frame

Routers support up to 1500 generally, this is set as the MTU. Maximum Transmission Unit

Have a read here for full info.

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/222

Raistlin · 15th February 2010, 21:43

Thanks Mick

That was worth a read.

GreyGhost · 15th February 2010, 21:53

As always, a pleasure dear boy.

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Jumbo frames I'd be grateful if somebody in the know could explain 'jumbo frames' to me please. My new router supports them and apparently it will make throughput on my wired network between JF enabled NAS and PCs considerably faster

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	An Ethernet packet larger than 1500 bytes is called a Jumbo Frame Routers support up to 1500 generally, this is set as the MTU. Maximum Transmission Unit Have a read here for full info. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/222 Last edited by GreyGhost; 15th February 2010 at 20:54..

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Mick That was worth a read.

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	As always, a pleasure dear boy.