Which protocol is commonly used to support communication between IPv6-only and IPv4-only networks through address and protocol translation?

Options

  • A. DNS
  • B. NAT64
  • C. ARP
  • D. DHCP
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. NAT64

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: NAT64

  • NAT64 enables communication between IPv6-only and IPv4-only networks.
  • It translates IPv6 packets into IPv4 packets and vice versa.
  • It is commonly used with DNS64 to synthesize IPv6 addresses for IPv4-only destinations.
  • It supports the transition from IPv4 to IPv6.