How Many Bits Are In The Checksum Field?
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The size of the checksum field depends on the type of checksum being used. In most cases, a checksum is a number that is calculated from the data being sent and is used to verify that the data has not been modified during transmission. The size of the checksum field can range from 8 to 32 bits.
The number of bits in the checksum field can vary, depending on the type of checksum being used. Generally, the most common checksum types use 16, 32, or 64 bits.