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For the debug info for SLAAC ipv6 address autoconfig, does this output indicate it is from a host or a router?

a) Host
b) Router
c) Cannot be determined
d) Network Switch

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Final answer:

SLAAC debug info alone does not reveal if it is from a host or a router; additional context is necessary to determine the device type.

Step-by-step explanation:

The debug info from SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration) for an IPv6 address does not exclusively indicate whether it is from a host or a router. Without additional context, such as specific flags or configuration settings, it is often impossible to determine the type of device from SLAAC debug information alone. However, by examining other aspects such as the presence of router advertisements or whether it is assigning addresses, one might infer the role of the device on the network.

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