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IPv6 (L3) still uses MAC addresses because it relies on frames (L2) to encapsulate the packet. For example, the multicast address ff02::1 is really just 33:33:0
by tzakrajs 7y ago
IPv6 (L3) still uses MAC addresses because it relies on frames (L2) to encapsulate the packet. For example, the multicast address ff02::1 is really just 33:33:00:00:00:01. It allows for the coexistence of multiple network layer (L3) protocols.
- lolc 7y agoSuch are the sad details of how IP6 over Ethernet is implemented today.