FHRP Overview and Concepts

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What does the acronym FHRP stand for?

First Hop Resilience Protocol

First Host Redundancy Protocol

First Hop Redundancy Protocol (correct)

Fast Hop Redundancy Protocol

What role does the multilayer switch play in the given network topology?

It functions exclusively as a DHCP server.

It is solely responsible for managing client addresses.

It acts as a fault-tolerant default gateway. (correct)

It does not perform any routing function.

If a client is at 10.1.10.51, which type of address do we give them for the default gateway?

The address of the DHCP server

A randomly assigned IP address

A virtual IP address (correct)

The address of a specific active router

What is the purpose of the virtual IP address in the context of FHRP?

To enable redundancy and fault tolerance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following IP addresses is given as an example of a virtual IP address (VIP)?

10.1.10.99 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a device assigned as the default gateway fails?

Clients lose connectivity to the network. Signup and view all the answers

In the given network segment, what is a primary function of the routers?

To route traffic and ensure connectivity to other networks Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between the DHCP server and the default gateway in this context?

The DHCP server issues a virtual IP address as a default gateway for redundancy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the virtual IP address 10.1.10.99 in this configuration?

To be a virtual address that both routers support Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the active router when it is functioning normally?

It deencapsulates frames at layer 2 and routes them based on layer 3 headers. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the active router fails while providing the virtual IP address?

The backup router takes over the virtual IP address and continues functioning. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocols is an open standard for first hop redundancy?

VRRP Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes HSRP from VRRP?

HSRP is a proprietary protocol specific to Cisco Systems. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of this network setup, how does the client device ultimately connect to the internet?

It uses the layer 2 address associated with the virtual IP for routing. Signup and view all the answers

What specific action does a client take when it requires the layer 2 address for the default gateway?

It initiates an ARP request to find the corresponding layer 2 address. Signup and view all the answers

What are the distinct functions of GLBP within first hop redundancy protocols?

It enables load balancing across multiple routers while managing redundancy. Signup and view all the answers

When two devices are configured for redundancy, what is their primary communication purpose?

To monitor each other's availability and status. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs)

FHRP stands for First Hop Redundancy Protocol, which provides fault-tolerant default gateways for clients on a network.
Redundant gateway setup involves two routers, exemplified by a multilayer switch in the topology.

Network Topology

Example includes PC-10 as a node on the 10.1.10 network, served by two routers (e.g., 10.1.10.100 and 10.1.10.200).
A DHCP server distributes default gateways, traditionally one of the routers; however, this creates a single point of failure.

Virtual IP Address Management

To mitigate single point failures, DHCP hands out a virtual IP (VIP), such as 10.1.10.99, as the default gateway.
The actual routers maintain their own IP addresses but take turns being active on the virtual address.

Client Interaction with Active Routers

Clients ARP for the VIP to obtain its layer 2 address, forwarding frames to the active router, which processes and routes them.
If the active router fails, the backup router detects the failure and allows seamless continuity by taking over the VIP.

Examples of FHRPs

Key protocols for implementing FHRP include:
- VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) - an open standard.
- HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) - a Cisco proprietary protocol.
- GLBP (Gateway Load Balancing Protocol) - another Cisco proprietary method.

Functionality and Benefits

All discussed FHRPs facilitate the creation of a virtualized default gateway, ensuring network reliability and uninterrupted internet access for clients.
Upcoming practical demonstration will implement VRRP on VLAN interfaces of multilayer switches, testing connectivity before and after simulating a router failure.

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This quiz delves into the First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP), exploring their importance in providing fault-tolerant default gateways for clients. After introducing key concepts and examples, the quiz sets the stage for practical demonstrations in subsequent sessions.