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Router0#*Mar 1 00:06:26.887: ICMPv6-ND: Received RS on GigabitEthernet0/1 from 2D0:FFFF:FE44:D802

*Mar 1 00:06:26.887: ICMPv6-ND: Sending RA from 260:47FF:FE34:A902 to 1 on GigabitEthernet0/1
....What is the address "" 2D0:FFFF:FE44:D802""?

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Final answer:

The address 2D0:FFFF:FE44:D802 is an IPv6 address that was used by a device to communicate with a router via Neighbor Discovery Protocol in an IPv6 network.

Step-by-step explanation:

The address 2D0:FFFF:FE44:D802 mentioned in the log excerpt is an IPv6 address. This address was used by a device to send a Router Solicitation (RS) message, as indicated by 'Received RS'. The router, in turn, sent a Router Advertisement (RA) message to the device which indicates the router's presence and provides certain network parameters.

In the context of IPv6 networking, RS and RA messages are part of the Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP). NDP is essential for the functioning of the IPv6 protocol as it helps in address autoconfiguration, neighbor discovery, and more. The address mentioned appears to be a unicast address, likely used for direct communication between two devices.

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