Multiple choice technology security

What's the default TTL value set by windows OS in a IP packet ?

  1. 228

  2. 64

  3. 128

  4. 32
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Explanation

Windows systems default to TTL 128, while Linux/Unix systems typically use 64. The TTL (Time To Live) field prevents packets from circulating infinitely by decrementing at each router hop. When TTL reaches zero, the packet is discarded.

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