First-Hop Redundancy Protocol

network-protocols

Implementations

Hot Standby Router Protocol

Definition

Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) is a layer 3 redundancy protocol used in networks to ensure the availability of a default gateway.

It is the Cisco-proprietary equivalent of the open Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol.

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Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol

Definition

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) is a layer 3 redundancy protocol used in networks to ensure the availability of a default gateway.

It is the open equivalent of the Cisco-proprietary Hot Standby Router Protocol.

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