Multiple choice

In IPv6 header, the ___________ field specifies the transport layer protocol used by a packet's payload.

  1. flow label

  2. payload length

  3. hop limit field

  4. next header field

  5. traffic class field
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Explanation

Next header specifies the type of the next header. This field usually specifies the transport layer protocol used by a packet's payload.

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