What is the TCP protocol state value for FIN_WAIT?

The TCP protocol state value for FIN_WAIT is accurately represented by the value associated with that state in the TCP state machine. In the context of TCP connections, FIN_WAIT indicates that one side of the connection has initiated a graceful termination by sending a FIN (finish) segment and is waiting for the acknowledgment of that FIN from the other side.

Participants in a TCP session need to manage multiple states during the lifecycle of a connection, and correctly identifying these states is crucial for understanding network behavior and troubleshooting. The value you provided corresponds to the designation of the FIN_WAIT state, signifying that the connection is in the midst of closing while still awaiting a response.

Other values would correspond to different states within the TCP connection management, making it essential to have a clear understanding of what each state signifies in terms of connection lifecycle.