Which field in the IPv6 header points to optional network layer information that is carried in the IPv6 packet?
- version
- traffic class
- flow label
- next header
| Explanation & Hint:
Optional Layer 3 information about fragmentation, security, and mobility is carried inside of extension headers in an IPv6 packet. The next header field of the IPv6 header acts as a pointer to these optional extension headers if they are present. |