Which new field is added to an IPv6 header as compared to IPv4?
Which new field is added to an IPv6 header as compared to IPv4?
The new field added to an IPv6 header as compared to IPv4 is the flow label. This field is used to identify packets that require special handling by routers for prioritization or similar purposes, a feature that was not present in the IPv4 header.
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