VRRP — The Open-Standard Alternative

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Replace HSRP with open-standard VRRP to provide a shared virtual gateway on a single access VLAN. Configure VRRP group 1 with a common virtual IP and deterministic master/backup roles via priority and preempt. Validate using show vrrp commands and end-host pings.

Learning objectives

• Configure VRRP group 1 on two routers that share one user VLAN
• Set deterministic master/backup roles using VRRP priority and preempt
• Verify VRRP state and VIP ownership with show vrrp and show vrrp brief
• Confirm end-host default gateway reachability through the VRRP VIP

Troubleshooting focus

• Mismatch in VRRP group number or virtual IP prevents neighbor formation
• Forgetting preempt on the intended master can leave the wrong router as master
• Host default gateway must be the VRRP VIP, not a router’s physical address
• Access ports must be in the correct VLAN for all devices on the shared segment