How to check current MTU value

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How to check current MTU value

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How can I check the MTU value for my current connection?

In my network connection settings, the MTU is set to automatic and I would like to know wich value was automatic selected for it.

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ifconfig

to view the current MTU. Example (just searching for MTU):

ifconfig| grep -i MTU

      UP BROADCAST MULTICAST  MTU:1500  Metric:1

      UP LOOPBACK RUNNING  MTU:65536  Metric:1

      UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST  MTU:1500  Metric:1

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