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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)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    93% (41)
  • D
    5% (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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