Help setting MTU settings so I can connect set up Xbox Live..

Ok, so I'm trying to set up my Xbox to my wireless internet via a wireless adaptor. I've been working on configuring the network, and after many different problems I got to the error message that said that I needed to change the MTU settings of my router. Well my router is the AirPort Extreme, and all the posts I've looked at thus far say that it's impossible to change the MTU settings of the router. How can I connect my xbox to the internet then? I can't hardline it right into the router because it's in a different room.....
Thanks for any help.

Welcome to the discussions!
Sorry, that this is not going to help your immediate problem, but none of the Apple AirPort routers have an adjustment or setting for MTU, therefore packets are sent through the Airports "as is". In other words, the packet size is not changed.
I'm afraid that your only real option would be to change the MTU setting on each computer or device on the network.
Since you can't run an ethernet cable to the Xbox, (which would be the best and fastest way to connect), you might want to consider using a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to accomplish the same task by sending the ethernet signal over the AC powerline in your home. I've found this type of connection be faster and far more reliable than wireless, but of course your mileage may vary.

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