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CCNP Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps of EIGRP variance-based…
Drag and drop the steps of EIGRP variance-based unequal-cost load balancing into the correct order, from first to last.
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Verify feasible successors in the topology table
To enable unequal-cost load balancing, first ensure feasible successors exist, then set the variance multiplier, optionally adjust the metric offset, and finally verify the load sharing across multiple paths.
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Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the steps of EIGRP variance-based unequal-cost load balancing into the correct order, from first to last.
medium- ✓ A.Enter EIGRP router configuration mode
- ✓ B.Issue variance <multiplier> command
- ✓ C.Optionally set maximum-paths to allow more routes
- ✓ D.Exit configuration mode
- ✓ E.Verify unequal-cost paths with show ip route eigrp
Why A: First, the EIGRP process must be configured. Then, the variance multiplier is set to allow feasible successors with higher metrics. Optionally, the maximum-paths command can increase the number of paths. Finally, verification confirms multiple routes in the routing table.
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