Which IPv6 header field performs a function similar to the TTL field in IPv4?
Options
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A.
Flow Label
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B.
Hop Limit
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C.
Traffic Class
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D.
Payload Length
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Hop Limit
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Hop Limit
- IPv4 uses the Time To Live (TTL) field.
- IPv6 uses the Hop Limit field for a similar purpose.
- Each router forwarding the packet decreases the Hop Limit by at least one.
- When it reaches zero, the packet is discarded.