Which message should an IPv6 host send in response to a request of its MAC address?

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Which message should an IPv6 host send in response to a request of its MAC address?

  • router solicitation message
  • neighbor solicitation message
  • router advertisement message
  • neighbor advertisement message

Explanation: When an IPv6 host receives an ICMPv6 neighbor solicitation message for MAC address resolution, the host returns a neighbor advertisement message to provide the MAC address.

Related exam: Module 6.2.3 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Quiz

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