IPv4 Fragmentation M-bit Numerical Example 11
An IP datagram arrives with fragmentation offset of 0 and an M bit (more fragment bit) of O. Is this the first fragment, middle fragment, or last fragment?
You’re given a packet with
Offset = 0
M bit = 0
Now break it down step by step.
The offset = 0 means this fragment starts from the very beginning of the original data.
The M bit = 0 means no more fragments are coming after this packet.
Now combine both.
If a packet starts at the beginning and there are no more fragments after it, that means the packet is not fragmented at all.
So this is a complete datagram, not a fragment.
You cannot call it first, middle, or last fragment because fragmentation did not occur.
| Offset | M Bit | Interpretation | Fragment Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | Starts at beginning and no more fragments | Not Fragmented (Complete Datagram) |