HSRP Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Hot Standby Router?
A
Uses Virtual IP (VIP) and MAC to allow auto gateway failovers
2
Q
Who takes ownership of the VIP in HSRP operations?
A
The active router
3
Q
How will the standby router know when to transition to the active router?
A
When it stops receiving “Hello” messages from the active
4
Q
How do you configure HSRP
A
R1(config-if)# standby 1 ip X.X.X.X (X.X.X.X is the VIP)
R2(config-if)# standby 1 ip X.X.X.X (VIP stays the same)
5
Q
Why is not using preempt bad?
A
If the priority router is flapping. The standby and active router is switch back and forth.
6
Q
Do you need multiple standby groups when on the same interface?
A
Yes,
>standby 1 IP X.X.X.2
>standby 1 priority 110
>standby 1 preempt
>standby 2 IP X.X.X.3
>standby 2 priority 90
