Which protocol number is used to indicate that an EIGRP packet is encapsulated in an IP packet?

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Which protocol number is used to indicate that an EIGRP packet is encapsulated in an IP packet?

  • 6
  • 17
  • 88
  • 89

Explanation: In an IP packet header, the field protocol number indicates which protocol is used in the encapsulated PDU. 6 is TCP, 17 is UDP, 88 is EIGRP, and 89 is OSPF.
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