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Why would a network administrator implement the HSRP protocol?
The correct answer is C. to provide network redundancy in the case of a router failure. HSRP is used to provide a redundant default gateway, ensuring continuous network access if the primary router fails.
Submitted by javi_es· Mar 5, 2026IP Services
Question
Why would a network administrator implement the HSRP protocol?
Options
- Ato allow hosts in a network to use the same default gateway virtual IP when load-balancing traffic
- Bto use an open standard protocol that is configured on Cisco and third-party routers
- Cto provide network redundancy in the case of a router failure
- Dto allow clients to be configured with multiple default gateway IPs
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A2% (1)
- C93% (41)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
HSRP is used to provide a redundant default gateway, ensuring continuous network access if the primary router fails.
Topics
#HSRP#First Hop Redundancy Protocol#Gateway Redundancy
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