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+# Sample settings file for the rtl8169 driver
+#
+# This file should be moved to the directory ~/config/settings/kernel/drivers/
+# and RENAMED into "rtl8169" 
+
+# Currently supported settings are:
+#
+
+# rx_buffer_count <value>
+# tx_buffer_count <value>
+#
+# where value can be in the range 2 to 1024
+# the default value is 256
+#
+
+# mtu <value>
+#
+# where value can be in the range 50 to 1500
+#
+# to fix upload problems with DSL, use 
+#
+# mtu 1492