# IPv6.Link[x].MTU

Sets the IPv6 maximum transmission unit ( MTU) for the specified Ethernet interface.

#### Syntax

IPv6.Link[x].MTU = mtuvalue

x = index of the link entry

#### Access

Read/Write

#### Type

Integer

#### Default

1500

#### Allowed values

1280 - 1500

#### Example

IPv6.Link[1].MTU = 1280

#### Details

Typically, this value should be left at its default of 1500 bytes. For information about maximum transmission units, refer to the RFC 2460 Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6) Specification. For information about using board keywords to configure IPv6 Ethernet interfaces, refer to Configuring IPv6 Ethernet connections.

#### See also

IPv6.Link[x].HopLimit