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How to Create an IP or Hostname Network Object

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IP or hostname network objects are network objects that can be used on a Control Center to configure a host by using its IP address or a custom name that is associated with that IP address. The network object must be defined either on a Global/Multi-Range, Range, or Cluster level.

Currently, only IPv4 addresses are accepted.

Before You Begin

If you want to enable IP or hostname network objects on a Range or Cluster level, see How to Enable Firewall Objects on a Range or Cluster Level before you continue.

Configure an IP or Hostname Network Object

In the following example, an IP or hostname network object will be configured on the Multi-Range level.

  1. Log into your Control Center.
  2. Depending on the level on which you want to configure the IP or hostname network object:
    • Global / Multi-Range level: Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Multi-Range > Global Settings > Global Firewall Objects.
    • Range or Cluster level: Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Your Range/Cluster > Range/Cluster Settings > Range/Cluster Firewall Objects .
  3. Click Lock.
  4. Right-click in the list.
  5. Select New from the list.
  6. The Edit/Create Network Object window is displayed.
  7. For Type, select Single IPv4 Address.
  8. For Name, enter the name for the new network object.
  9. Click + to add an IP address that must be associated with the name of the network object.
  10. For IP, enter the IP address.
  11. Click Insert and Close.
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  12. Click OK.
  13. Click Send Changes and Activate.

As an example, an IP or hostname network object can be used for configuring a destination host that receives syslog data from a firewall. For more information, see How to Configure Syslog Streaming.