How many messages are used in ICMPv6 neighbor discovery protocol?

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How many messages are used in ICMPv6 neighbor discovery protocol?

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Explanation: IPv6 Neighbor Discovery protocol, also referred to as ND or NDP, provides address resolution, router discovery, and redirection services for IPv6 using ICMPv6. ICMPv6 ND uses five ICMPv6 messages to perform these services. They are neighbor solicitation, neighbor advertisement, router solicitation, router advertisement, and redirect.

Related exam: Module 6.2.3 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Quiz

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