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First Hop Redundancy Protocols

Chapter Description

First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs) add the function of redundancy and load sharing for the default router function in any subnet. In this sample chapter you will learn the purpose, functions, and concepts of FHRPs. This chapter covers the following exam objectives from the CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam: 3.0 IP Connectivity and 3.5 FHRPs.

Key Terms You Should Know

First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)

Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)

GLBP active virtual forwarder (AVF)

GLBP active virtual gateway (AVG)

Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

HSRP active

HSRP preemption

HSRP priority

HSRP standby

virtual IP address (VIP)

virtual MAC address

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

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