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Why is a first-hop redundancy protocol implemented?
The correct answer is D. to protect against default gateway failures. FHRP, or First Hop Redundancy Protocol, refers to a set of protocols used in computer networks to provide redundancy and high availability for the default gateway or first hop of the network. The primary benefit of using FHRP is to ensure continuous network connectivity and minim
Submitted by khalil_dz· Mar 5, 2026IP Services
Question
Why is a first-hop redundancy protocol implemented?
Options
- Ato enable multiple switches to operate as a single unit
- Bto provide load-sharing for a multilink segment
- Cto prevent loops in a network
- Dto protect against default gateway failures
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D88% (42)
Explanation
FHRP, or First Hop Redundancy Protocol, refers to a set of protocols used in computer networks to provide redundancy and high availability for the default gateway or first hop of the network. The primary benefit of using FHRP is to ensure continuous network connectivity and minimize network downtime in the event of a failure.
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#FHRP#Default Gateway Redundancy#Network Redundancy
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