Load-Sharing with Two HSRP Groups

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Implement two HSRP groups on a single VLAN so each router is Active for one group and Standby for the other. Two hosts split default gateways across the two virtual IPs for deterministic load-sharing with redundancy.

Learning objectives

• Configure two HSRP groups on the same LAN for load-sharing
• Make R1 Active for group 1 (VIP 10.0.10.254) and R2 Active for group 2 (VIP 10.0.10.253)
• Ensure deterministic elections using priority and preempt
• Verify HSRP state across both routers and host reachability to the correct virtual gateways
• Recognize and troubleshoot mismatched group/VIP or missing preempt issues

Troubleshooting focus

• If one group never forms, check matching group numbers and identical virtual IP on both routers.
• If the wrong router is Active, confirm priority values and that preempt is enabled.
• If a host cannot reach its gateway, ensure the host default route points to the correct HSRP VIP for its group.