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An IPv6 unicast address is an address that identifies a single device. It has a one-to-one mapping. Unicast addresses: ( 1 ) include global, ( 2 ) link local, ( 3 ) loopback (::11), ( 4 ) and unspecified (::).

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Global
Link-local
Loopback (::11)
Unspecified (::)

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IPv6 unicast addresses identify single devices and include global, link-local, and unspecified (::) addresses, but the correct loopback address is ::1, not ::11.

Step-by-step explanation:

An IPv6 unicast address indeed identifies a single device on the internet with a one-to-one mapping. These addresses come in various types and serve different functions. For instance:

  • Global unicast addresses are for general use on the internet similar to IPv4 public addresses.
  • Link-local unicast addresses are used for communication within a single network segment that a host is connected to. Routers do not forward packets with link-local addresses outside the network segment.
  • The loopback address is ::1, not ::11, which is used by a device to send a packet to itself.
  • The unspecified address is ::, which is used in situations where an address is not specified.

The correct parts of the statement in the question are global, link-local, and unspecified addresses, with the loopback address needing correction to ::1.

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