Which IPv6 header field specifies the size of the payload following the fixed IPv6 header?

Options

  • A. Header Length
  • B. Payload Length
  • C. Hop Limit
  • D. Traffic Class
  • 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.