Where is the MPLS label added inside a packet?

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Where is the MPLS label added inside a packet?

  • between the Layer 2 and Layer 3 headers
  • between the Layer 3 and Layer 4 headers
  • inside the Layer 3 header
  • inside the Layer 2 header

Explanation: MPLS requires a label to be added to the packet. The label is added as a shim header between the Layer 2 frame header and the Layer 3 packet header.

Related exam: Chapter 18: Quiz - VRF, MPLS, and MPLS Layer 3 VPNs CCNPv8 ENARSI

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