Which IPv6 header field specifies the size of the payload following the fixed IPv6 header?
Options
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A.
Header Length
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B.
Payload Length
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C.
Hop Limit
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D.
Traffic Class
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Payload Length
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Payload Length
- The IPv6 Payload Length field is 16 bits long.
- It specifies the length of the payload following the fixed 40-byte IPv6 header.
- The payload includes extension headers, if present, and upper-layer data.
- A zero value can be used with the Jumbo Payload option for jumbograms.