Select two benefits of FHRPs.
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Correct answer: They enable automatic failover of the default gateway, They allow multiple devices to serve as a single virtual gateway for clients in the network.
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First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs) like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP provide gateway redundancy. They allow multiple physical routers to act as a single virtual default gateway for client devices. This means if the active gateway fails, another router in the FHRP group can automatically take over, ensuring continuous network connectivity without manual intervention. This automatic failover is a key benefit. "They allow encrypted traffic" is incorrect; FHRPs manage gateway redundancy, not traffic encryption. "They prevent loops in the Layer 2 network" is incorrect; Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents Layer 2 loops. "They are able to bundle multiple ports to increase bandwidth" is incorrect; EtherChannel (Link Aggregation) bundles ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
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