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This is the basic VRRP configuration example.
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It is recommended to use the same version of RouterOS for all devices with the same VRID used to implement VRRP. |
According to this configuration, as long as the master, R1, is functional, all traffic destined to the external network gets directed to R1. But as soon as R1 fails, R2 takes over as the master and starts handling packets forwarded to the interface associated with IP(R1). In this setup router "R2" is completely idle during the Backup period.
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