Which two headers are added to an existing packet by GRE? (Choose two.)

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: CCNP ENCOR v9Which two headers are added to an existing packet by GRE? (Choose two.)

Which two headers are added to an existing packet by GRE? (Choose two.)

  • 16-byte GRE header
  • 16-byte IP header
  • 4-byte CMD header
  • 4-byte GRE header
  • 20-byte IP header

Explanation: Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) creates a tunnel by adding two specific headers to the original packet. These include a 20-byte IP header, also known as the Delivery Header, which handles the transport of the packet across the network. Additionally, a 4-byte GRE header is added, which contains a protocol type field to identify the Layer 3 protocol being transported. Together, these headers result in a minimum of 24 bytes of additional overhead, effectively hiding the original packet headers from transit routers.

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