Which address is used to derive an IPv6 interface ID using the EUI-64 method?

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Which address is used to derive an IPv6 interface ID using the EUI-64 method?

  • IPv4
  • MAC
  • multicast
  • Layer 4

Explanation: An IPv6 interface ID using the EUI-64 method is generated by inserting the hex digits FFFE between the first and last 24-bits of the interface MAC address and then inverting the seventh bit.

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