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adding to the registry

Hello
I will award these points to whoever can successfully walk me through how to add to the registry (inc all related steps along the way ... eg backup old registry /restore if problems

I need to add the following
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\[Adapter ID]]
Value Name: MTU
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: Default = 0xffffffff

and the value needs to be:
1492

for ref this is in relation to another question which can be found at:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20958860/Internet-connection-cutting-out-on-W2k.html

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lz7cjc

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thanks for the comments
however there is no entry for Adapter ID under Interfaces
so what do I need to save and how to do I add this

not sure which value I need, whether it is going to be 1492 or 1500 - do i need to add as a hex value rather than decimal?

thanks

wtrmk74

you supplied us with the criteria you needed ..... so I provied the registry file based on the info you gave

If you don't know the string you need to add you should have stated that !

WHAT ARE YOU INSTALLING ?

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO USE THE REGISTRY ?

lz7cjc

ASKER

because it may solve a related problem - https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20958860/Internet-connection-cutting-out-on-W2k.html

now - if I didn't get the exact wording of my question right I apologise... if you have enough info to help me then please tell me what to do if you would like the points... if you need more info, please ask, but don't get shirty

thanks

wtrmk74

The set up is as follows:
Netgear ADSL modem connects to the ADSL line
ADSL modem connects into an Actiontec Wireless Gateway
The gateway then connects via cables to a Linux box and the main PC
Two other laptops are then connected via wireless to the network....

I am still confused as to "why" you need to modify your registry.....YES I read the other post,

ADSL Modems are notorious for intermitent problems.....but it does not sound like that in your case.

First of all,
I aplologize if you took it the wrong way, but I really need to know what you are trying to "add" in order to help you !

I would recommend
Firmware updates for NETGEAR
Firmware updates for ACTIONTEC

Question....
Are your PC's set up to STATIC IP's with a dafault gateway of your router 192.168.0.1

What protocol are you using......TCP/IP , NetBEUI , IPX/SPX
What speed is the LAN set to ......10bT 100bT 1000bT
What transmit settings....half duplex, full duplex, Auto

While most cards are set up to auto negotiate it is not recommended....Please change this value to reflect a solid value
start with the common first

LETS START HERE FIRST------------------
Firmware updates for NETGEAR
Firmware updates for ACTIONTEC
set all cards to STATIC IP Assignments
10bT half duplex for all cards TCP/IP

Thanks,
wtrmk74

wtrmk74

I sent the detailed registry instructions to your other post.....

I'll be waiting
Thanks again for being patient,

wtrmk74

lz7cjc

ASKER

thanks wtrmk74 - will try the firmware updates before mucking about with the registry
thanks for your help so far

wtrmk74

How is this going ?

lz7cjc

ASKER

hi
sorry I am currently on holiday so will pick it up on my return
thanks

lz7cjc

ASKER

thanks - no longer going to try this but will split points anyway
thanks for your help