JN0-363 · Question #79
Which new field is added to an IPv6 header as compared to IPv4?
The correct answer is D. flow label. The IPv6 header includes a new field that is not found in the IPv4 header, called the flow label. The flow label in IPv6 is used to identify packets that require special handling by routers for quality of service (QoS) or other reasons, allowing these packets to be handled…
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Which new field is added to an IPv6 header as compared to IPv4?
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- Aversion
- Bchecksum
- Cfragment offset
- Dflow label
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Explanation
The IPv6 header includes a new field that is not found in the IPv4 header, called the flow label. The flow label in IPv6 is used to identify packets that require special handling by routers for quality of service (QoS) or other reasons, allowing these packets to be handled efficiently as they move through the network.
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